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From Rooney to relegation - why Plymouth Argyle are on brink of drop

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Plymouth Argyle are all but certain to be heading back to League One after two seasons in the Championship.

The Pilgrims will return to the third tier unless they thrash title-chasing Leeds United by as many as 13 goals on the final day of the season .

Former England captain Wayne Rooney was appointed as manager of the club in 2023 .

The former Manchester United striker parted ways with the club after just two wins in 15 games in charge.

Plymouth Argyle are currently in the bottom three of the Championship table.

They have conceded more goals than any other side in the Championship.

They beat Liverpool 1-0 in the last 16 of the FA Cup in February , beating the top-flight champions.

But they have struggled to find a striker to replace Niall Ennis and Ryan Hardie .

Luton beat Coventry 1-0 on Saturday to leave the Pilgrims bottom of League One .

Owner Simon Hallett is close to selling a stake in the club to new investors.

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