Although he was a Premier League legend with Manchester United in particular, Wayne Rooney (38 years old) has much more difficulty as a coach. Coach of Birmingham City since last October , Wayne Rooney has only had two wins and nine defeats and his team is currently twentieth in the Championship. Swept yesterday by Leeds United (3-0), Wayne Rooney was dismissed from his coaching duties, but wanted to defend himself in a press release, through which he criticizes the Blues for not having given him enough time.
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) January 2, 2024
“Football is about results and I recognize that they have not been to the level I wanted. However, time is the most precious commodity a manager needs and I don't think 13 weeks was enough time to oversee the necessary changes. Personally, it will take me time to recover from this failure. I have been involved in professional football, as a player or manager, since the age of 16. Now I plan to take some time with my family to prepare for the next opportunity as a coach. Finally, I wish Birmingham City FC and its owners every success in pursuing their ambitions ,” he said.