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Wayne Rooney Sacked as Birmingham City Manager After Disappointing Run

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Find out why Wayne Rooney's managerial journey at Birmingham City came to an unexpected end after just 15 games in charge!

Wayne Rooney's stint as Birmingham City manager has come to an abrupt end as the club decided to part ways with him after a string of disappointing results. The former Manchester United and England striker, who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract, only managed to secure two wins out of 15 games. Rooney's controversial appointment at St Andrew's raised eyebrows from the start, and his inability to turn the team's performance around led to his dismissal.

Fans were quick to voice their dissatisfaction, with supporters even turning on Rooney during Birmingham's defeat to Leeds United. Despite high hopes for the legendary player to bring success to the struggling Championship club, the results did not meet expectations. Rooney expressed his plans to take some time off with his family following his termination, reflecting on the challenges he faced during his brief tenure as manager.

Rooney's sacking adds to the list of high-profile exits in football management, sparking discussions about the future of his career as a manager. With his options in the Premier League and EFL appearing limited, the footballing world awaits to see what's next for the former England captain. Rooney's departure from Birmingham City marks a chapter in his managerial journey that raises questions about his suitability for top-tier management roles, leaving fans wondering if this is the end of Rooney's career off the pitch.

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Wayne Rooney sacked as Birmingham manager after just 15 games ... (The Guardian)

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as Birmingham City manager, just 15 games into his three-and-a-half-year contract.

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Sacked Wayne Rooney: It will take me some time to get over ... (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

The former Manchester United and England striker has overseen just two wins in 15 games following his controversial appointment at St Andrew's in October.

Birmingham City sack manager Wayne Rooney (Anadolu Agency)

Rooney, 38, fired after just 15 matches in charge, says he plans to spend some time with his family - Anadolu Ajansฤฑ.

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Birmingham City sack Wayne Rooney: What was his record as ... (Sporting News AU)

The former England captain had his own supporters turn on him during Birmingham's 3-0 defeat to Leeds United on New Year's Day, and the club decided his role ...

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Birmingham City sacks Wayne Rooney just three months into job (The New Daily)

Struggling Championship club Birmingham City has fired Wayne Rooney little less than three months into the job.

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Rooney sacked after just 15 games by Birmingham as he rues ... (Optus Sport)

The former Manchester United player was a controversial appointment and failed to convince the club he could turn the tide.

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Wayne Rooney fired after 15 games as Birmingham manager (The Canberra Times)

England soccer legend Wayne Rooney has been fired as the manager of second-tier club Birmingham City after just...

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Wayne Rooney fired after 15 games as Birmingham manager (Blue Mountains Gazette)

England soccer legend Wayne Rooney has been fired as the manager of second-tier club Birmingham City after just...

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Wayne Rooney fired as manager after 15 games at second-tier ... (NBC4 Washington)

Birmingham was sixth in the Championship when Wayne Rooney started after leaving MLS' D.C. United, and has fallen to 20th.

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Derby, DC United and Birmingham โ€“ a look at Wayne Rooney's ... (KEEPUP)

Wayne Rooney's short tenure as Birmingham manager has come to an end with his sacking on Tuesday morning. The former England striker, who signed a ...

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Why Wayne Rooney was sacked by Birmingham City โ€“ 15 games ... (The Athletic)

Former England striker's tenure was a disaster for a club who tried to change too much too quickly.

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Wayne Rooney SACKED! Tom Brady & Birmingham wield the axe ... (Goal.com)

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as Birmingham boss after just 15 games at the helm, with Tom Brady and the Blues board taking decisive action.

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Is this the end of Rooney the manager? (BBC Sport)

With Premier League and EFL club options looking thin, what does Wayne Rooney's managerial future look like following his sacking by Birmingham City after ...

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Rooney sprays bosses after legend sacked as coach (Wide World of Sports)

England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney was fired as the manager of second-tier club Birmingham a...

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Sacked Wayne Rooney: It will take me some time to get over ... (KEEPUP)

The former Manchester United and England striker has overseen just two wins in 15 games following his controversial appointment at St Andrew's in October.

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Roy Hodgson warns football stars like Wayne Rooney have 'no ... (The Straits Times)

Ex-England captain Rooney was sacked on Jan 2 as manager of Birmingham after just 83 days in charge. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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