Wayne Rooney suffered a damaging 4-0 loss to Frank Lampard's Coventry, to heap further pressure on the beleaguered Plymouth Argyle boss.
The first managerial meeting of the former England team-mates overshadowed the crucial Championship clash for the visitors on Boxing Day, who came into the tie rooted to the bottom of the table.
Argyle came into the game without a win in their last eight league matches, a run that was extended to nine after their latest heavy away defeat.
The Sky Blues inflicted all of their damage in the first half, as goals from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Ephron Mason-Clark and a Josh Eccles brace lifted Lampard's men up to 14th in the standings.
His side have now claimed three victories since his appointment last month and sit just 10 points off the play-offs.
Some mitigation for Plymouth's miserable run comes in their extraordinary list of absentees. On Thursday, Rooney was without the likes of Ryan Hardie, Michael Obafemi, Ibrahim Cissoko, Muhamed Tijani and Morgan Whittaker.
It meant that the former Derby manager handed 16-year-old Tegan Finn his first start following one appearance as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 defeat at Leeds in November.
Rooney was also without captain Joe Edwards for the clash in the Midlands.
Coventry's onslaught began after only five minutes when Sakamoto struck. Eccles doubled the home side's lead after 20 minutes before grabbing his second on the stroke of half time after Mason-Clark had scored his fourth goal in six games since Lampard's arrival.
Rooney's woes were compounded in the 87th minute when Callum Wright was dismissed, ruling him out of their clash against Oxford United on Sunday.
The Manchester United legend faced 'sacked in the morning' chants from his own supporters after Eccles' second before the interval. His side, who remain two points adrift of safety, have conceded 16 goals in four away matches in the last month.
Their upcoming clash against 20th-placed Oxford provides another chance for his team to awake from their slumber and help the manager stave off mounting pressure for his removal.
Coventry, meanwhile, welcome Millwall to Coventry Building Society Arena on Sunday, who they beat at the start of December to earn Lampard's first win.
omochris
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@Omochris you're an idiot.. you're just a stupid useless boy.. Go look for food OK
You be mumu. Guy pack well. You don't have common sense!
Wiseman5000
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Bloody looser like you. What have you achieved in your entire life, Who even know you exist?
@Omochris you're an idiot.. you're just a stupid useless boy.. Go look for food OK
Wiseman5000
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Bloody looser like you. What have you achieved in your entire life, Who even know you exist?
I knew your a fool from the beginning
omochris
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talking to useless boy you is a waste of time .. Ronaldo has done nothing thab scoring goals..
Bloody looser like you. What have you achieved in your entire life, Who even know you exist?
Wiseman5000
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This Rooney can never be a good coach, just because you hate someone, you discredit scoring goals as not important, that they should do more on field, now your players are not scoring goals, they are doing more than scoring goals and they are receiving their lashes , in short if you don’t score goals , you will have to take the lose always
Go back to school .. you know nothing about football ⚽️ Ronaldo is just an average player talking nonsense.. when legend with the greatest trophy are talking he should stay quiet
Wiseman5000
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This Rooney can never be a good coach, just because you hate someone, you discredit scoring goals as not important, that they should do more on field, now your players are not scoring goals, they are doing more than scoring goals and they are receiving their lashes , in short if you don’t score goals , you will have to take the lose always
I really appreciate Ronaldo for fooling young people like you into thinking he is greatest of all time
Wiseman5000
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Did you even go through school at all? The resource spent in training your education is a total waste. Because you're a complete mediocre who lacks common sense. For you to say "what else is CR7 known for in football order than scoring goals," clearly proves your level of supidity and mediocrity.
talking to useless boy you is a waste of time .. Ronaldo has done nothing thab scoring goals..
omochris
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how I can explain to an idiot like you before you understand? go back to school idiot
Did you even go through school at all? The resource spent in training your education is a total waste. Because you're a complete mediocre who lacks common sense. For you to say "what else is CR7 known for in football order than scoring goals," clearly proves your level of supidity and mediocrity. Infact, you don't have sense at all!!!
omochris
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how I can explain to an idiot like you before you understand? go back to school idiot
Did you even go through school at all? The resource spent in training your education is a total waste. Because you're a complete mediocre who lacks common sense. For you to say "what else is CR7 known for in football order than scoring goals," clearly proves your level of supidity and mediocrity.
Wiseman5000
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I don't relate with idiots like you. it so obvious you lack the ability to reason well. And sentiment has blinded your stupid mind.
how I can explain to an idiot like you before you understand? go back to school idiot
omochris
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you can't answer simple questions.. anyways is difficult to talk with an idiot like you .. useless dog
I don't relate with idiots like you. it so obvious you lack the ability to reason well. And sentiment has blinded your stupid mind.
Wiseman5000
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It's obvious you're insane!
we can't talk about Ronaldo if not goals.. zero world cup.. average player
Wiseman5000
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With this question of yours, it's you're suffering from delusional problem.
you're just an idiot
Wiseman5000
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It's obvious you're insane!
you can't answer simple questions.. anyways is difficult to talk with an idiot like you .. useless dog
Anuolu190
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what concerns hating someone here ? Ronaldo fans boys, not everyone will like Ronaldo please...
Only your nsme is wiseman, you’re far from being a wiseman
omochris
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what has Ronaldo done if not scoring goals let's talk
It's obvious you're insane!
omochris
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what has Ronaldo done if not scoring goals let's talk
With this question of yours, it's you're suffering from delusional problem.
Wiseman5000
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So of everything CR7 has achieved in football, the only one you could see is just scoring goals abi? Then you're blinded by sentiment like Rooney.
what has Ronaldo done if not scoring goals let's talk
omochris
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Ronaldo's fan boy .. he was talking about to consider someone the greatest must not be only about goals ... because Kane got more than Maradona does that mean Kane is a better player than Maradona? He was on the debate about who is the greatest of all time.. Rooney is correct 👏
So of everything CR7 has achieved in football, the only one you could see is just scoring goals abi? Then you're blinded by sentiment like Rooney.
Wiseman5000
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He is right to mention CR7 here. It was Rooney who said football is not all about scoring goals, just to discredit CR7. Now Rooney's team aren't scoring goals and he is complaining? He shouldn't complain because football is not all about scoring goals. His players should continue to dribble, pass, run, perform all sort of entertaining moves, but they shouldn't score goals since their coach said there are more important things in football than scoring goals.
Ronaldo's fan boy .. he was talking about to consider someone the greatest must not be only about goals ... because Kane got more than Maradona does that mean Kane is a better player than Maradona? He was on the debate about who is the greatest of all time.. Rooney is correct 👏
omochris
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It was Rooney who said football is not all about scoring goals, just to discredit CR7. Now Rooney's team aren't scoring goals and he is complaining? He shouldn't complain because football is not all about scoring goals. His players should continue to dribble, pass, run, perform all sort of entertaining moves, but they shouldn't score goals since their coach said there are more important things in football than scoring goals. Let's see how those creative passes, entertaining moves and team play will win matches and accumulate points for them without they scoring goals?
omochris
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what concerns hating someone here ? Ronaldo fans boys, not everyone will like Ronaldo please...
He is right to mention CR7 here. It was Rooney who said football is not all about scoring goals, just to discredit CR7. Now Rooney's team aren't scoring goals and he is complaining? He shouldn't complain because football is not all about scoring goals. His players should continue to dribble, pass, run, perform all sort of entertaining moves, but they shouldn't score goals since their coach said there are more important things in football than scoring goals.
masacdnpsy
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The day he will stop belittling CR7, that will be the day he will start succeeding in his coaching career.
reyceklmsz
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This Rooney can never be a good coach, just because you hate someone, you discredit scoring goals as not important, that they should do more on field, now your players are not scoring goals, they are doing more than scoring goals and they are receiving their lashes , in short if you don’t score goals , you will have to take the lose always
so y did Ronaldo has to come in when it was about Rooney
Wiseman5000
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you are the same person comparing Rooney's managerial carrier and cr7 Al Nas but you are still here talking about someone's else's opinion.
I compare Rooney's managerial carrer to that of Ronaldo's at Al nasser I did not hate Rooney or Ronaldo
Kikacnosuy
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both coaches are not good enough
You don't know what you are saying.. Lampard is a good coach.. He did well with a young Chelsea team.. He established himself with Derby County and he only lost out in the playoffs.. He should be credited for the careers of Mason Mount, Reece James, Tammy Abraham, Tomori and etc.. Mason Mount & Reece James in particular, became world beaters through Lampard. Lampard laid the foundation for Chelsea's 2021 Champions League triumph.. Lampard fought tooth & nail to keep Everton up.. Everton was already a very poor team.. It was always tinkering with relegation, he still managed to keep it up.. The squad was very poor. As you can see, Shaun Dysche has also battled so hard, flirting with relegation for the past two seasons. Lampard's second stint at Chelsea was bad, but he can't be blamed for that.. He came in to finalise a season that was already very bad. The team was very poor.. The German coach had been fired as well as newly appointed Graham Potter.. That team was not performing, for some reason.. It was like the Man United of today.. That is why there has been a massive clear out since that time.. I think since then, only Reece James & Chilwell are still at the club.. You can't blame that on a young coach like Lampard.. Put hatred aside brother.. The coach is still young, still learning the job, he is going to make some mistakes, but he is generally doing fairly well.. That is why he still gets offers for good jobs.. Roma was highly considering him for a job before he took over at Coventry. Get your facts right. Lampard will develop into a very good coach..
Chrismaris1
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must Roony be a coach?
Exactly my point. dude should go rest
reyceklmsz
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what concerns hating someone here ? Ronaldo fans boys, not everyone will like Ronaldo please...
you are the same person comparing Rooney's managerial carrier and cr7 Al Nas but you are still here talking about someone's else's opinion.
ksantos
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I don't think Rooney reads games as a coach
reyceklmsz
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must Roony be a coach?
I wonder ooo🤣🤣🤣🤣
cekbdkuyz
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must Roony be a coach?
I don't know why..can't he find something else to do?
Wiseman5000
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you are far from wisdom
just like you're useless mother far is from stopping prostitution
Lakaceklpr
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must Roony be a coach?
6TBASH✅
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Wayne should joy roy and jamie in the overlap✅
Melusisibs
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Rooney should try n something else not Coaching not for him
kawblprsu
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Rooney should just quit coaching and focus on something else.
Megamiracle
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he has won 5 league matches but has Ronaldo has never won a league title with al nasser
your dad just wasted his sperm
Megamiracle
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Rooney's managerial career is as bad as Ronaldo's career with Al nasser... both are not winning anything
you are far from wisdom
Wiseman5000
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you thought you did something there
yes I did seriously Ronaldo last won a trophy in 2020
jehbdintyz
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both coaches are not good enough
jhkr
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Rooney after there en he talks alot
Cupakrstuz
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Rooney's managerial career is as bad as Ronaldo's career with Al nasser... both are not winning anything
you thought you did something there
Zeaacdilmy
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Why you keep employing this failure that calls himself Rooney. he's a total mess.
Lubepuyz
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That's where Lempard was suppose to start,He jumped the stages
Ciuelnopuy
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is Rooney a coach, just collecting his raba no good work
Zezesol400
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Wayne Rooney forget anything about coach is not for you how many times club SACK you go and rest for now you should continue playing but you preferred drinking 🍻 is better for you Wayne Rooney look Cristiano Ronaldo you enemies still playing
Is he his enemy ?
lukikmnrsz
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I'm surprised clubs will still hire Rooney as manager
saoabdeiny
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super frank all the best Chelsea legend
paoacdelt
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It was a clash on the pitch but they are legends
Hry9in3
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Rooney is an abomination to the coaching job