Wayne Rooney targets return to Premier League as Birmingham City's new manager – video

Wayne Rooney explains filling Birmingham coaching team with Premier League icons

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney was confirmed as the new manager of Birmingham City on Wednesday following the questionable sacking of John Eustace

Wayne Rooney targets return to Premier League as Birmingham City's new manager – video

Wayne Rooney said it was a 'really easy decision' to join Birmingham City as he was unveiled as the Championship club's new manager. The former England captain has been appointed Blues boss on a three-and-a-half year deal after leaving DC United at the weekend. 'Firstly to get back into English football is great, it's what I've wanted to do,' Rooney told journalists. 'I want to be successful. It's clear this club wants to be successful and every…

Wayne Rooney already has sights set on two other jobs as Birmingham appoint Premier League legend

Wayne Rooney is back in English football after Birmingham confirmed his appointment on Wednesday.The 37-year-old returns to these shores after a mixed spell at DC United, having also been manager of Derby County since retiring from football back in 2021.Birmingham confirmed the appointment of Rooney following the sacking of John Eustace.The former Premier League striker can't wait to get started and reacted by saying: "I am absolutely delighted …

Wayne Rooney passed Manchester United armband on to Michael Carrick, now he’ll go against ‘great friend’ in first Birmingham game

Ex-Manchester United teammates Wayne Rooney and Michael Carrick will go from friends to foes when Birmingham take on Middlesbrough. The former Red Devils captain was appointed as Blues boss on Wednesday, less than a week after his mutual departure from DC United, replacing the sacked John Eustace. Rooney has now taken the reins at Birmingham after leaving DC UnitedGetty He’ll go up against a familiar face in his first gameGetty Rooney has a big …