Wayne Rooney departs Birmingham City after just 15 games as John O'Shea remains on staff for now
Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City.
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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.
Rooney sacked by Birmingham after disastrous 15-game spell - ESPN
Wayne Rooney has been fired as Birmingham City manager after a run of nine defeats in 15 games left the team on the brink of the EFL Championship relegation zone.
Wayne Rooney taken aback as Birmingham City sack him as manager
Wayne Rooney expressed his surprise after he was dismissed as manager of Championship club Birmingham City on Tuesday, less than three months after his appointment.
BREAKING - Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Birmingham City after a disastrous 15-game stint in charge.
Birmingham City sack manager Rooney amid winless run
Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as the manager of Birmingham City after less than three months in the role, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday, after a winless run left them hovering above the relegation zone.
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