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Rooney's Rollercoaster: From Legend to Managerial Struggles

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Wayne Rooney's managerial journey from hero to sacked boss in just 15 games at Birmingham City has shocked fans. Find out more here!

Wayne Rooney's foray into management took a turbulent turn as Birmingham City sacked him after just 15 games in charge. The former Manchester United star was appointed to lead the Blues to success, but a string of losses led to his swift exit. Rooney expressed his gratitude to the club's owners and CEO but mentioned his plans to take a break from the game. Birmingham City's decision to part ways with Rooney reflects the challenges of rebuilding the team's performance in the Championship.

Despite the initial fanfare of Rooney's appointment, the results on the field did not meet expectations, leading to his unceremonious departure. The club's board and management are now focused on regaining momentum and transforming Birmingham City's fortunes. Rooney's short-lived stint as manager highlights the intense pressure and demands of the footballing world. His determination to succeed as a top coach remains undimmed, showing his resilience despite this setback.

Rooney's dismissal raises questions about the future of his managerial career and the challenges he may face in securing another role in English football. His passion for coaching shines through, indicating that he is not giving up on his managerial ambitions. As fans speculate on his next move, Rooney's experience at Birmingham City serves as a cautionary tale of the highs and lows in the competitive world of football management.

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Wayne Rooney: Birmingham sack manager after 15 games in ... (Sky Sports)

Wayne Rooney was appointed as Birmingham manager on October 11 with the Blues sixth in Championship, but he lost nine of his 15 games; Rooney: Personally, ...

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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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Birmingham sack Rooney after 15 games in charge (BBC Sport)

Rooney said he now plans to take a break from the game. "I would like to thank (co-owners) Tom Wagner and Tom Brady and (chief executive) Garry Cook for ...

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Birmingham sack head coach, Wayne Rooney (The Punch)

The Club's Board and management are fully aligned and will continue to drive transformation and take bold steps to rebuild Birmingham City into the ...

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Birmingham City Sack Wayne Rooney As Manager After Just 15 ... (Arise News)

The 38-year-old's appointment was announced on October 11th, following the contentious decision to fire John Eustace when the Blues were sixth on the table.

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Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after disastrous 15-game spell (TheCable)

Wayne Rooney, Manchester United legend, was on Tuesday sacked by Birmingham City FC, the English Championship sid.

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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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Wayne Rooney fired as manager after 15 games at second-tier ... (The Hindu)

Birmingham City parts ways with manager Wayne Rooney after two wins in 15 games; Tom Brady a minority owner.

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Wayne Rooney, Tom Brady's latest Birmingham casualty (MARCA.com)

Birmingham City's patience with Wayne Rooney has run out, as he was sacked as manager, the second player to be sacrificed in the dugout during the Tom Brady ...

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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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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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Wayne Rooney will not give up on management after being sacked ... (Sky Sports)

Wayne Rooney will not give up on his career as a football manager and retains a burning ambition to be a top coach, Sky Sports News has been told.

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