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Birmingham’s US backers are falling for the typical new-owner tropes

The Championship club, part-owned by Tom Brady, chased a Hollywood name when appointing Wayne Rooney. They fired the head coach after 15 games

The Guardian - US

Wayne Rooney fired as manager after 15 games at second-tier Birmingham

Birmingham City parts ways with manager Wayne Rooney after two wins in 15 games; Tom Brady a minority owner.

The Hindu

The Wayne Rooney paradox: he should avoid any club that wants him

After being sacked by Birmingham, the former England captain may need to bear Groucho Marx’s famous declaration in mind

The Guardian - UK

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Wayne Rooney and Birmingham City: a costly mistake for both parties

In today’s Football Daily: An 83-day stint, plus the cameraman of the hour

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney’s 83-day Birmingham disaster spells the end of his managerial career

Rooney’s 15 games in charge of Birmingham were so bad that it is hard to see who else would want the former Manchester United and England striker, or why, writes Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

Sacked Wayne Rooney: It will take me some time to get over Birmingham setback

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham after less than three months in charge and says he will “take some time to get over” his…

The National (Scotland)

7 high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order

Former England captain Wayne Rooney oversaw just two wins in 15 games as Birmingham went from sixth to 20th in the Championship.

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Wayne Rooney insists he wasn't given enough time after being sacked as Birmingham manager

Blues stranded in 20th after unpopular appointment backfired

Evening Standard

Wayne Rooney hits back at Birmingham board after being sacked as manager

Wayne Rooney said ‘I do not believe 13 weeks was sufficient to oversee the changes that were needed’ after being sacked by Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham after less than three months in charge

The former England striker took over in October, with Blues sixth in the table.

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games as manager

The former England and Manchester United striker has been dismissed after just 83 days following a disastrous spell in charge

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after managing just two wins from 15 games

Wayne Rooney leaves Birmingham City in danger of being relegated to League One, following a dismal run of results

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From Bellingham to Wharton: 10 rising EFL stars to look out for in 2024

We select players aged 21 or under with a bright future, including a Birmingham midfielder tipped to go ‘to the top’

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham City 2-3 Leicester City: Championship – as it happened

Leicester struck repeatedly on the break to go three points clear at the top with Stephy Mavididi on target twice for the visitors

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Are Manchester United set for more anaesthetic-free Anfield root-canal surgery?

In today’s Football Daily: Victorious barbarians, VAR and Masters degrees

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Jude Bellingham ahead of Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo? Former Real Madrid defender explains how England midfielder has edge on Los Blancos legends

The 20-year-old has scored 13 goals in his first 14 appearances for the Spanish side, including two in the recent win over Barcelona

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WATCH: Bellingham bags vs Birmingham – but limits celebration against his old club

The younger of the two brothers was on target Sunderland in a 3-1 win over the Blues at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon

The Independent UK

Who is Rebecca Welch? First woman referee to be involved in a Premier League game

Welch has regularly appeared in the Women’s Super League and officiated three games at the Women’s World Cup this summer

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The Independent UK

Who is Rebecca Welch? First woman to referee a Premier League game

Welch has regularly appeared in the Women’s Super League and officiated three games at the Women’s World Cup this summer

The Independent UK

Eniola Aluko believes England can still clinch Great Britain an Olympic place

England’s hopes of earning qualification for Paris 2024 took a major hit with defeat to Belgium on Tuesday.

The National (Scotland)

Rangers manager's 's*** keeper' quip shows he'll fight Wayne Rooney for Jack Butland

PHILIPPE Clement has vowed to fight to keep Jack Butland at Rangers amid interest from new Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney.

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney’s Birmingham hear the boos in lacklustre defeat by Hull

Wayne Rooney’s first home game in charge of Birmingham ended in a lacklustre 2-0 defeat against Hull, with Liam Delap and Jaden Philogene scoring

The Guardian - UK

‘A huge loss to football’: Wayne Rooney pays tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton

Wayne Rooney has paid tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, expressing his gratitude for his guidance throughout his career and describing him as a “huge loss to football”

The Independent UK

Tributes paid to ‘giant of the game’ Sir Bobby Charlton after his death at 86

Manchester United said the World and European Cup winner would always be remembered.

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City 2-1 Brighton, Newcastle 4-0 Crystal Palace and more – as it happened

Erling Haaland was back in the goals as City held off the Seagulls, while Wolves and Brentford clinched vital wins

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