Wayne Rooney sacked as Birmingham City manager after just 15 games in charge

Birmingham City have sacked manager Wayne Rooney after just 83 days in charge of the Championship club.

The 38-year-old was appointed on 11 October following the controversial decision to dismiss John Eustace, with Blues sixth in the table.
Since then, Blues have slipped to 20th, Monday’s 3-0 loss at Leeds having been his ninth defeat in 15 games.
Professional development coach Steve Spooner will take interim charge for Blues, who have also parted company with one of Rooney’s backroom team, former Wolves and Wales midfielder Carl Robinson.
In a statement, Birmingham chief executive Cook said they felt the time was right to move in a different direction, as it was always assumed that Rooney, appointed after the last transfer window closed, would be given the January transfer window to put things right.
According to him, the club have now opted to act, giving a new manager time to work on any potential new signings.