Wayne Rooney and Plymouth have “mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect” after a nine-game winless run.
Rooney, 39, leaves with the club sat bottom of the Sky Bet Championship, four points from safety.
Also departing the club will be Assistant Head Coach Mike Phelan and first team coach Simon Ireland, the team said.
“We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future,” a statement said.
Following Rooney’s departure, first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and club captain Joe Edwards will be in charge for Plymouth’s New Year’s Day clash against Bristol City.
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