OFFICIAL: Birmingham City appoint former Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney as manager 5 hours ago / autty Wayne Rooney has been named Birmingham City’s new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
Former Manchester United and England striker Rooney left his role as head coach of DC United by mutual consent on Sunday after they missed out on the MLS Cup play-offs.
Birmingham then began talks with the 37-year-old just hours after sacking boss John Eustace on Monday despite the club sitting sixth in the Championship following back-to-back wins.