Wayne Rooney Hit Hard By 'Setback' After Birmingham City Sacking
Wayne Rooney said it would "take some time to get over this setback" after he was sacked as manager of Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday following a disastrous spell in charge. The 38-year-old former Manchester United and England star was appointed in October but oversaw just two wins in 15 matches with Monday's 3-0 thumping by Leeds, their ninth defeat under him, proving the final straw. Birmingham -- who have NFL legend Tom Brady as a minority shareholder -- are embroiled in a battle against relegation, slumping to 20th from sixth since Rooney took over. "Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that were made clear at the outset," read a statement from the club. "Therefore, the board feels that a change in management is in the best interests of the football club." Rooney replaced John Eustace, who was sacked just after he had guided Birmingham to two successive wins which propelled them into the play-off places.
