Wayne Rooney Considers Return to Management with Macclesfield

Wayne Rooney is reportedly being considered for a surprising return to coaching with non-league club Macclesfield, just six months after parting ways with Plymouth Argyle. The former Manchester United and England captain, who has been working as a pundit for Amazon Prime following his exit from Plymouth, may take over as head coach, potentially replacing Robbie Savage.

Rooney has an impressive managerial record with Macclesfield, having led the team to 40 wins in 51 matches. However, he has stated that only a “really special job” would tempt him away from his current commitments. The speculation increases with links to the vacant Forest Green Rovers managerial position following the sacking of Steve Cotterill, where he might succeed Savage if he leaves.

His recent managerial stints include brief spells at Birmingham City and Derby County, with mixed results. Rooney’s move to Macclesfield would allow him to stay close to his Cheshire home where his wife, Coleen, lives with their children. During his time at Plymouth, Rooney was often seen frequenting local bars amid the stresses of managing the side, especially with his family living 260 miles away.

Rooney’s personal life has occasionally made headlines, such as when footage showed him giving tours of his Plymouth apartment after a night out, and when he was separated from Coleen by over 10,000 miles during her participation in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in Australia. Meanwhile, Macclesfield, which was reformed in 2020 after bankruptcy, secured promotion to the sixth tier last season with an impressive 109-point haul.

If the move materializes, Rooney will continue to balance his passion for football with his family life, making a return to the managerial arena at a club that has upward potential in the lower leagues.