Rooney Leaves Plymouth, Lampard Takes Over at Coventry

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Rooney Leaves Plymouth, Lampard Takes Over at Coventry

Wayne Rooney has parted ways with Plymouth Argyle after a challenging stint as manager, where he oversaw 25 games. The decision to mutually agree on his departure followed a disappointing 4-0 defeat to Coventry City, which intensified the scrutiny on his leadership.

In a significant managerial change, Frank Lampard has been appointed as the new manager of Coventry City. Lampard is eager to silence his critics and make a positive impact at the club.

The current EFL Championship standings see Leeds United and Burnley leading the pack, both with 52 points. Leeds has a slight edge with one game in hand, boasting a record of 15 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses. Burnley follows closely with 14 wins, 10 draws, and just 2 losses. Sheffield United is in third place with 49 points, maintaining a competitive edge with 15 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.

Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion are tied at 40 points each, with Middlesbrough having 11 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses, while West Brom has 9 wins, 13 draws, and 4 losses. Other notable teams include Sunderland with 47 points, Blackburn Rovers with 39 points, and Watford with 37 points.

Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City are positioned mid-table with 36 and 34 points, respectively. Coventry City, Queens Park Rangers, and Preston North End are closely grouped with 29 points each. Plymouth Argyle, now without a manager, is struggling at the bottom of the table with just 20 points from 4 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses.

In terms of recent performances, Leeds United leads the second-half table with 57 points, followed by Burnley with 47 points. Sheffield United and Sunderland are also performing well, with 46 and 43 points, respectively.

Looking ahead, several fixtures are scheduled for January 11, 2025, including Birmingham vs Lincoln, Bristol City vs Wolves, Middlesbrough vs Blackburn, and Norwich vs Brighton.

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