Club Fires Wayne Rooney As Birmingham City Manager

January 2, 2024

Birmingham City has terminated the contract of head coach Wayne Rooney after a dismal run of just two wins in 15 matches, with the heavy defeat to Leeds United the final straw for St Andrew’s bosses

Rooney’s tenure saw a decline in performance, dropping the team from sixth to 20th in the league standings. An official announcement regarding his departure is expected soon.

Rooney took charge when Birmingham was in a promising position for promotion, but a series of poor results, including nine league defeats, has left the team precariously close to the relegation zone, currently just two spots above it.

His predecessor, John Eustace, was also dismissed despite a solid start to the season, as the new ownership aimed for a more competitive mindset and ambitious culture within the club.

Previously, Rooney had an unsuccessful stint managing Derby County, unable to prevent their relegation to League One amidst financial and administrative challenges. Similarly, his tenure at D.C. United in MLS ended after the team failed to qualify for the playoffs.