Football managers can earn as much as the world's best players in the modern game - and Wayne Rooney's net worth puts him top

Wayne Rooney's future as Plymouth Argyle head coach appears in further doubt following yet another chastening away defeat for the Pilgrims, who now find themselves rooted to the foot of the Championship table almost exaclty halfway through the 2024/25 campaign.

When Wayne Rooney was named Plymouth Argyle manager in May, some claimed he had secured the job more on the strength of his name and reputation forged during a stellar playing career rather than anything he had done as a manager.

Josh Eccles scored twice in Coventry's 4-0 thumping of Sky Bet Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle that increases the pressure on Pilgrims boss Wayne Rooney.

BBC CWR's Clive Eakin caught up with Frank Lampard, after the Sky Blues' 4-0 win against Plymouth Argyle.

Frank Lampard showed sympathy for Wayne Rooney after Coventry thrashed Plymouth 4-0 to increase the pressure on his former England teammate.

Frank Lampard has sent a supportive message to under-fire Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney after his Coventry City side thrashed the Pilgrims 4-0.