Birmingham killed Rooney

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Wayne Rooney is impoverished this Tuesday as the coach of Birmingham City less than three months after taking office, as reported by the Championship club (English Second Division). The reason, a streak of games without success that leaves the team very close to the zone of refuse.

Rooney was appointed coach of Birmingham in October, when the club was sixth in the table, but has since fallen to 20th place, six points above the relegation zone.

During this time, the team has lost nine of his 15 games and won only two; Besides, he had flown for five days without knowing success.

“Despite their efforts, the results they did not meet expectations which was made clear from the beginning. The board of directors therefore consider that a change in management is in the best interests of the football club,” Birmingham said in an official statement.

Replaced by Rooney John Eustace after resigning as coach of DC United of the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, signed a three and a half year contract.

“Football is a business of results, and I recognize that they are not yet at the level I would like,” explained the former England international. “However, time is the most valuable commodity a coach needs and I don’t think 13 weeks is enough. to facilitate the necessary changes,” he added

“Personally, I will take a long time get over this return. I have been involved in professional football, either as a player or coach, since I was 16 years old. Now, I plan to spend time with my family as I prepare to become a sports director,” he concluded.

The club said Steve Spooner technician of the entity, will temporarily manage its first team.

Source: La Verdad

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