Rooney Named New Birmingham City Manager

October 11, 2023

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has been named Birmingham City’s new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

The 37-year-old ex-England captain left his role as head coach of DC United by mutual consent on Sunday after they missed out on the MLS Cup play-offs.

Rooney succeeds Blues head coach John Eustace who was sacked on Monday.

Birmingham currently seats sixth in the Championship following back-to-back wins.

The ex-Everton strikers’ appointment is the first managerial change made by Blues’ new American owners Shelby Companies Limited since they took over in July.

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Rooney will be supported by his former England team-mate Ashley Cole, who is the current England U21s assistant.

John O’Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland men’s national team, and Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth, who both worked under him at DC United are also part of his team.

Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth will also be part of Rooney’s backroom staff after both assisted him at DC United.

Following his appointment Rooney, who is not new to the championship said;

“I am absolutely delighted to be joining Birmingham City Football Club at such an exciting time. It is very clear that they have a plan and are committed to realising their ambition for the club. We are fully aligned on what is expected.

I have been building my managerial career, putting myself in challenging environments, to get me ready for this opportunity. It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose and I can’t wait to get started.