After wrapping up the 2024-25 season as Norwich City’s interim manager, Jack Wilshere is now the hot favourite to take the reins at Plymouth Argyle.
The club, which recently faced relegation, is searching for a new manager to lead them in League One next season — and Wilshere’s name is topping the list.
Plymouth Argyle’s Managerial Vacancy After Recent Upheaval
Plymouth find themselves in a tricky spot after dropping out of the Championship.
Since then, they’ve been on the hunt for someone who can steady the ship and guide them back up the leagues.
Several names have been mentioned as possible replacements, including David Wagner, Ian Evatt, Adin Osmanbasic, Des Buckingham, and Jim Goodwin.
However, it’s Wilshere who’s currently the bookmakers’ favourite to land the job.
The role has seen quite a bit of turnover recently.
Former England teammate Wayne Rooney was in charge at Home Park from May last year until his departure on New Year’s Eve after a tough run that saw just five wins from 25 matches.
Miron Muslic took over in January but left abruptly last week to join Schalke, leaving the Pilgrims in search of fresh leadership.
Frustration at Plymouth Over Miron Muslic’s Sudden Departure
Muslic’s decision to leave so soon didn’t sit well with Plymouth’s management.
The club issued a statement expressing their disappointment, highlighting that Muslic had promised commitment to helping the club bounce back to the Championship.
They acknowledged the hard work and structures put in place to support the head coach and his staff — but in the end, Muslic chose to move closer to his family in Germany after four years on the road.
Muslic’s contract had been for three-and-a-half years when he joined in January 2025, so his exit just four months later was a significant blow to the club’s plans.
Wilshere’s Growing Ambition and Coaching Journey
Jack Wilshere has been clear about his ambition to build a career in management.
Just a few days after retiring as a player in July 2022, he jumped straight into coaching, taking charge of Arsenal’s Under-18 team.
His first season was promising — he led the young Gunners all the way to the FA Youth Cup final.
In April 2025, Wilshere left Arsenal to take on the interim manager role at Norwich City.
He oversaw the last two matches of their season and left a positive impression, delivering solid results.
First came a 0-0 draw against Middlesbrough, snapping a three-game losing streak, followed by an entertaining 4-2 win over Cardiff City to close out the campaign.
What Lies Ahead for Jack Wilshere and Plymouth Argyle?
With Wilshere now the frontrunner for the Plymouth job, many fans will be watching closely to see if he can bring the same energy and success to the Pilgrims.
His blend of youthful enthusiasm and growing experience could be just what Plymouth need as they aim to climb back into the Championship.