A duration of 13 weeks is deemed insufficient. Wayne Rooney, the renowned England legend, faced termination from his managerial position at Birmingham City, a Championship club, after overseeing a mere 15 games. In response to his abrupt dismissal, the former Manchester United footballer expressed his thoughts on social media.
In brief, Wayne Rooney, the former England and Manchester United footballer, was unceremoniously sacked as the manager of Birmingham City FC on Tuesday, January 2. Despite his legendary status, Rooney’s tenure lasted a mere 83 days, during which he could only secure two victories out of 15 games. This disappointing performance led to his dismissal, as the club’s position in the EFL Championship dropped from a hopeful sixth place to a precarious 20th, dangerously close to the relegation zone. In light of this setback, Rooney has expressed his intention to take a break and spend time with his family.
The choice to separate from Rooney was characterized as being in the “utmost benefit of the football club,” a sentiment reiterated in a declaration by Birmingham’s CEO, Garry Cook. The management of the club believed that despite the sincere endeavors of Rooney and his coaching team, the result did not correspond with the initial expectations set at the commencement of his tenure.
Rooney’s appointment as the manager of Birmingham City FC in October at St Andrew’s initially brought a sense of hope and positivity. However, what was anticipated to be a promising partnership ultimately ended in disappointment and defeat.
In a statement shared on social media, Rooney expressed his gratitude to Tom Wagner, Tom Brady, and Garry Cook for the opportunity to manage the club, as well as for their support throughout his brief tenure. He acknowledged that football is a results-driven industry and admitted that the team’s performance did not meet his expectations. Nevertheless, he emphasized that managing a team requires ample time, which he believed was insufficient in the span of 13 weeks to implement the necessary changes.
On a personal level, Rooney admitted that it will take him some time to recover from this setback.
Rooney has expressed his desire to take a break with his family before embarking on the next phase of his managerial career. Having been involved in professional football since the age of 16, both as a player and a manager, he now plans to dedicate some time to his loved ones while preparing for the upcoming opportunity in his managerial journey.