- Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney was sent off in the 86th minute
- Rooney’s team went on to beat Blackburn 2-1 thanks to an added-time winner
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Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney was shown a red card during his team’s 2-1 home win over Blackburn on Saturday.
Rooney was dismissed after he reacted angrily to Blackburn’s equaliser being allowed to stand in the 86th minute.
Plymouth were adamant that there had been a foul in the build-up and Rooney seemingly said something to upset fourth official Jacob Miles, who informed referee James Linington.
However, Plymouth’s players responded well to the goal and to Rooney being sent to the stands.
Argyle went on to score the winning goal in the seventh minute of added time.
Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney (left) was shown a red card on Saturday afternoon
Rooney was dismissed by ref James Linington after reacting angrily to Blackburn’s equaliser
But Rooney was celebrated at full-time after his team scored a late winner to triumph 2-1
Former Southampton forward Michael Obafemi opened the scoring for Plymouth on Saturday by netting his first goal for the club since joining on loan from Burnley.
Joe Rankin-Costello’s looping header drew Blackburn level, despite complaints from the home side.
It was then Morgan Whittaker, a £1million signing from Lincoln last summer, who struck the winning goal in added time.
Saturday’s victory over Blackburn saw Plymouth extend their winning run at home to three matches, having overcome Sunderland Burnley in Devon last month.
Michael Obafemi scored the opening goal in Saturday’s Championship clash at Home Park
Joe Rankin-Costello drew Blackburn level with a goal than angered Rooney and his players
But Morgan Whittaker (No 10) then scored Plymouth’s winning goal deep into added time
Plymouth ended Saturday 14th in the Championship table with 11 points from their opening nine matches. Blackburn now sit eighth with 15 points.
Rooney has been in charge at Plymouth since May. They are the fourth club of his managerial career, following stints with Derby, D.C. United and Birmingham.