Wayne Rooney still the best for the Birmingham city job: According to Plymouth chief.

Wayne Rooney returned to management with Plymouth Argyle following his disastrous tenure as manager of Birmingham City, who were relegated at the end of the season.

Executive chairman of Plymouth Argyle Andrew Parkinson stated that the Pilgrims were drawn to Wayne Rooney’s desire to start his management career following his Birmingham City debacle and that both sides were ‘naturally aligned’ in their ideas about how to go forward.

Shortly after Blues themselves left the level after failing to earn enough points to pass Argyle, Rooney—who was fired by Blues on New Year’s Day—is back at work and back in the Championship. Rooney had only two victories in 15 games. Under Rooney’s guidance, Plymouth is getting ready for a second season in the second division as they get ready for League One football.

Argyle is adamant that they have their man for the job, whose objectives and ‘ideals’ match theirs, despite some raised eyebrows when the Devon club revealed Rooney as their new long-term boss, fresh from the bad set of results he oversaw during his unfortunate tenure at St Andrew’s.

“Wayne brings a wealth of football experience to Argyle and a passion to kickstart his managerial career with an ambitious, forward-thinking and well-managed football club,” Parkinson stated to PlymouthLive.

“As the discussions went on, it became evident that our ideas for football and the best course of action to move the club forward naturally aligned. Positive conversations like those make for a fantastic match, and we think Wayne is the right individual to support the club in its upcoming five-year endeavors.”

Meanwhile, Andy Townsend, a former Irish international, has cautioned that Rooney needs to earn this opportunity, particularly considering his time at the Blues, which included nine losses after his appointment in October of last year.

“His experience in Birmingham was unbelievable; it was a complete setback for him,” he said on talkSPORT. “I enjoy seeing ex football players get employment in the sport. That has its place, I suppose, but these men have to work hard for what they get, and I think Wayne will go all out to prove his mettle as Plymouth’s manager.

It’s impossible to criticize him for accepting the challenge. Someone like Wayne Rooney could easily just sit on their asses and do nothing, really. Although he could easily continue doing television for the next ten years, he wants to establish himself as a coach. I sincerely hope that we begin to understand Wayne’s coaching philosophy.

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the most recent trade involving Birmingham City, as talks on midfielder Jordan James’ future are held in the wake of the club’s relegation to League One

According to Carlton Palmer, Birmingham City needs to bid between £8 and £10 million if they want to avoid having to sell Jordan James this summer, as Wales manager Rob Page has previously said. Despite Blues’ relegation, the midfielder made a major impact last season, scoring eight goals in 47 games and making his way into the Wales starting lineup.

James, who turns 20 this summer, has a year left on his current deal that he signed two summers ago, with an option for an additional year in the club’s favor. However, after dropping into League One, it is likely that the Blues may receive proposals this summer, especially in light of the wolves they turned away in January.

Champions of the Europa League Atalanta made an approach during the winter transfer window, but Knighthead’s long-term goals for the Blues are significant, and James, a Wales international, will undoubtedly draw more interest during the offseason. Palmer feels that in the event that James starts a transfer saga, the Blues need to gather as much as they can to significantly reinvest in their team.

“Jordan James is still wanted by Atalanta, who I believe had a bid of £4 million rejected in the January transfer window, but it has emerged that West Ham and Leicester have joined the race and are keen to sign the player,” Palmer said to Football League World.

“Birmingham City will try to get as much money in so they can do some solid recruitment in the summer, knowing that they probably won’t be able to hold onto their new boss. Given the circumstances, I believe they may have to accept £8m to £10m instead of the £10m or £15m they were previously looking at.

“I would assume Birmingham City will try to convince him to stay there, or do a deal with the likes of West Ham or Leicester and then loan him back for the season,” the person said. “Because otherwise he will see out the rest of his contract and walk away for free.”

James’ manager, Page, stated earlier this spring that he anticipates the midfield player to leave Blues, particularly in light of the caliber of his past international play. James played a key role in Wales’ victory over Croatia in the Euro qualifier, facing Messrs. Modric and Kovacic.

“I think he has demonstrated that he is more than capable of playing at that level as a [number] six at the top international level, against top midfielders in Croatia, to name one team,” Page stated. “I am aware that there is curiosity. If he were to disappear, I wouldn’t be shocked. We’ll have to hold off and see.