Wayne Rooney's tenure as Plymouth manager began with a heavy defeat

Legendary Wayne Rooney's tenure as Plymouth manager began with a humiliating defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. While it's too early to draw conclusions, the difference in team quality was evident on the field, despite both teams finishing close to each other in the standings last season.

The match at Hillsborough ended with a score of 4-0, but if not for the hosts' missed chances, the defeat could have been even more severe. Rooney, who has a disappointing stint at Birmingham, started this new chapter of his career with frustration. After the match, he did not hesitate to express his dissatisfaction.

"I am disappointed, angry, and surprised. We knew it would be a tough game, but the fundamentals were not implemented. Today's performance is unacceptable, and the players understand that. I hope this is the last time we see such a performance this season. I didn't like anything about the game," Rooney said.