Championship

Wayne Rooney’s faith in Plymouth Argyle prevails

Wayne Rooney remains positive despite Plymouth Argyle slipping to the bottom of the Championship following a thrilling six-goal home draw with sixth-placed Middlesbrough.

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The LeaguePaper Team
22 December 2024

By Kaitlyn Gray

PLYMOUTH ARG 3
Gibson 38, Gyabi 72, Bundu 81

MIDDLESBROUGH 3
Wayne Rooney remains positive despite Plymouth Argyle slipping to the bottom of the Championship following a thrilling six-goal home draw with sixth-placed Middlesbrough.
Argyle defied their lowly position to net through skipper Lewis Gibson, Darko Gyabi, and Mustapha Bundu, but Boro hit back via skipper Jonny Howson, Hayden Hackney and substitute Emmanuel Latte Lath.
“We wanted to nullify the way Boro play and we did that,” Rooney said.
“Everything we did this week was based on attack and I am delighted with th...

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