Coleen Rooney is tipped to become the breadwinner in her marriage to failed football manager husband Wayne – with the former England player said to be set to stay at home while she chases a huge TV career

Wayne Rooney is tipped to take on the role of house husband after losing his job as manager of Plymouth Argyle as wife Coleen’s star power rises.

The married couple have witnessed an exchange in fortunes in 2024 as 39-year-old Wayne saw his year start out strong as manager of the football club – only for him to get booted from the team at the years end. While Coleen, 38, started her year out well, amid the buzz of her Wagatha Christie trial triumph – only to become an unstoppable force of TV stardom as she excelled on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity and has seen business opportunities flood in her direction.

Now it is being reported that Coleen could become the breadwinner while Wayne stays at home to look after their four sons; Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, eight, and six-year-old Cass. He has time on his hands after being sensationally dumped from Plymoth Argyle after the club was driven to the bottom of the table under his leadership.

Wayne and Coleen are childhood sweethearts who have been married since 2008 – with their marriage surviving a string of high profile scandals over the years. But the devoted wife has won over legions of new fans in recent months, leaving her in a position to rake in a handsome fee for a glittering TV career.

Coleen is tipped to achieve TV stardom following her I’m A Celeb stint ( 
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A source told The Sun: “Coleen is sad that Wayne has lost his job because she knows how much work he put into it and how much he loves being a football manager. But every cloud has a silver ­lining and it means that he will be back home with her and the boys and will give her more confidence that she can grab hold of whatever opportunities come her way.”

The source went on to say that Coleen found it difficult to be away from her sons while on I’m A Celeb, but continued: “She is aware there is huge interest in her and offers from TV companies and shows have been flooding in. There are four or five very attractive offers already on the table.”

Noting that Wayne being sent home after parting ways with his club could have come at the right time, the source added: “Wayne’s football career has always taken precedence and rightly so given how successful he’s been. But it seems like it’s now Coleen’s time to shine. She’s supported him for the past 20 years so now it might be his time to play second fiddle to Coleen.” The Mirror has approached a spokesperson of the couple for comment.

Wayne’s shock dumping from Plymouth Argyle was announced by the club on New Year’s Eve. They said in a statement: “Plymouth Argyle can confirm that the club and Head Coach Wayne Rooney have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect. We would like to thank Wayne and his team for all their efforts and wish them well for the future.”