Birmingham 2 (Beijing time) "The team parted ways with manager Wayne Rooney, and despite their efforts, the result did not meet expectations. Therefore, the Board believes that the breakup is in the best interest. ”
Birmingham chief executive Gary Cook said: "We are doing everything we can to do what is necessary to bring about the success of the team. Unfortunately, it didn't go according to Coach Wayne Rooney's plan. We are determined to change in the other direction. ”
Since the official dismissal of Rooney, Rooney's departure as a manager has also been expected to a certain extent. Coach Wayne Rooney has been appointed as Birmingham's new head coach in October 2023. "The team has a way forward," he said. "I'm going to work hard with the coaching staff. I will create a winning culture with the fanatical identity of the fans. "The fans are also very much anticipated.
But the hope is beautiful, the reality is cruel. Since taking office, he has won only two of his 15 games in charge. The patience of the fans is also running out.
Birmingham met Leeds United in the 2023/24 English Championship Match held on Elland Road in Leeds, England on the 2nd (Beijing time) and lost 0-3 to Leeds United. Birmingham have recently lost five games in a row and dropped to 20th place in the Premier League.
Birmingham fans reportedly chanted the slogan "Get out of our team, Wayne Rooney" repeatedly. The team recognized the seriousness of the split with Rooney before they parted ways and began to look for a replacement.
According to further reports from the British Press, Coach Rooney's win rate is miserable. In Birmingham, the win rate is just 13.3%. Combined with the winning rate of DC United and derby periods, it is 26.1%.
Even lower than Neville, who spent his playing career with Manchester United, has a lower win rate. Neville was appointed then Valencia manager in 2015/16. This is a short-term contract of 6 months. With no experience as a head coach, the fans objected.
The voice of the fans is right, and during Neville's time under the team, the results were not ideal. There are 12 games without a win in the season, and when they met Barcelona, they suffered a 7-0 defeat.
According to the outlet: 'Wayne Rooney's winning percentage is even lower than Frank Lampard, who spent his career at Chelsea. At Stamford Bridge (Chelsea's home stadium), he has a 9.1 per cent win rate and an overall win rate of 41.3 per cent.
Coach Rooney played 559 games for Manchester United in the Premier League, scoring 253 goals and 145 assists. In the England national team, he scored 53 goals and 21 assists in 120 games. He is the second-highest number of appearances for the England national team. He was one of the best strikers as a player, but as a coach he was a subpar.