Game-changer: Wayne Rooney takes the helm at Birmingham City, fueling excitement across football fans

Game-changer: Wayne Rooney takes the helm at Birmingham City, fueling excitement across football fans

Wayne Rooney, former Manchester United and England striker, appointed as the manager of Birmingham City after the dismissal of John Eustace Following his departure from DC United, Rooney takes charge with Birmingham sitting sixth in the Championship and coming off two consecutive victories Next, they face Middlesbrough on October 21, kick-off at 3pm

Birmingham City has announced Wayne Rooney as their new manager, signing him on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The former Manchester United and England striker recently departed his position as head coach of DC United following their failure to qualify for the MLS Cup play-offs.

Birmingham wasted no time in initiating discussions with the 37-year old just hours after dismissing manager John Eustace on Monday, even though the team was in sixth place in the Championship after securing consecutive victories. Further updates will be provided in due course.

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