Former England and Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has found himself in hot water with the English Football Association (FA) following a heated exchange during Plymouth Argyle’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The 38-year-old coach was given his marching orders in the 87th minute after a moment of frustration saw him kick a water bottle into the stands, sparking a chain reaction of events.
According to the FA, Rooney’s behavior is alleged to have been improper and/or abusive towards a match official, with further allegations of violent conduct after being dismissed. Additionally, his return to the field of play after being sent off has been deemed improper. Rooney has until October 15 to respond to the charges.
Despite his dismissal, Rooney’s players rallied together, scoring a dramatic 97th-minute winner courtesy of Morgan Whittaker. Assistant coach Pete Shuttleworth stepped in to address the media, praising Rooney’s passion and commitment to the game.
“He’s still got that fire in his belly,” Shuttleworth said. “We’ve all seen him play with such intensity and passion, and that’s what drives him as a coach. He’s been fantastic down here, and while he likes to remain calm and calculated, you can’t take that passion away from him.”
The win marks Argyle’s third consecutive home victory, leaving them 14th in the Championship standings.
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