Birmingham City has appointed Wayne Rooney as the new Birmingham city Manager after John Eustace was sacked.
Rooney who had a successful career as a player for his club and country side especially with Manchester United. He joined united in 2004 and remained with the iconic team till 2017 before joining his boyhood team Everton. Rooney achieved numerous individual and team accomplishments. Here is an overview of his career at Manchester United:
- Debut and Early Years (2004-2007): Rooney made his debut for Manchester United in a UEFA Champions League match against Fenerbahçe on September 28, 2004. In his first season, he helped the club win the Premier League title.
- Goal Scoring Records (2007-2017): Rooney was known for his goal-scoring prowess. He became the club’s all-time leading goal scorer, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of 249 goals. He scored a total of 253 goals for Manchester United in all competitions.
- Premier League Titles: During his time at Manchester United, Rooney won five Premier League titles (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13).
The English attacker was also part of the Manchester united squad that won the champions league in the year 2007-2008 season, scoring 2 goals in the final against Chelsea which led to a dramatic penalty shootout which the red won the champions league.
Wayne Rooney thereafter embark on his coaching career primarily with Derby County in the English Football League Championship where he achieved so many even as a young coach.
Wayne Rooney achievement as a coach
In January 2020, Wayne Rooney took on a dual role as a player and manager at Derby County. He joined the club as a player in January 2020 and was later appointed as the club’s interim manager in November 2020 following the departure of Phillip Cocu. He played a crucial role in helping the team avoid relegation from the EFL Championship during the 2020-2021 season.
In January 2021, Wayne Rooney was appointed as the full-time manager of Derby County after impressing in his interim role. This marked his transition from a player-manager to a full-time coaching role.
Rooney left Derby County in 2022 to sign for D.C United in July 2022 as the new manager of the team, which he was in charge of the team for a spell of 1 year and three month.
Earlier today, Birmingham City announced Wayne Rooney as the new club manager, which sees him at the club till 2027.
In a statement by the club “Birmingham City is delighted to announce the appointment of Wayne Rooney as the new club manager with a three and half year contract agreed, he resumes with immediate effect after leaving D.C United. He will be supported by his former England teammate Ashley Cole .
Wayne Rooney said “”I am happy to become a part of Birmingham City Football Club during this incredibly promising phase. It’s evident that the club has a well-defined plan and is deeply dedicated to achieving their ambitions. We share a clear understanding of the expectations. Over the course of my managerial journey, I’ve actively sought challenging experiences to prepare for this moment. This project resonates with me on a personal level, and I’m eagerly looking forward to kicking off this new chapter.” According to 90min sport new.
