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'The plan failed' - Axed Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney brutally trolled by the BBC after leaving the club 20th in Championship table at end of torrid 83-day reign

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Wayne Rooney has been brutally trolled by the BBC following his sacking at Birmingham, with the Manchester United legend told “the plan failed”.

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  • Ex-England star appointed in October 2023
  • Sacked at the start of 2024
  • Blues picked up 10 points from possible 45
  • Tom Brady Wayne RooneyGetty/GOAL

    WHAT HAPPENED?

    The former England captain has been relieved of his managerial duties at St Andrew’s after just 83 days and 15 games at the helm. He suffered nine defeats during his forgettable tenure, with fans in the West Midlands turning against him.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Tom Brady and the Blues board have taken action now with another transfer window open that could allow a new coach to bolster the collective ranks and deliver a reversal in fortune. Something needs to be done, and quickly, as Birmingham have tumbled down the Championship table.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The BBC have pointed out as much, with the Rooney plan having “failed” as he took charge with the club sat inside the second tier play-off spots. They are now languishing in 20th place, with only six points keeping them out of the drop zone.

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR ROONEY?

    Rooney picked up only 10 points from the 45 on offer during his time at Birmingham and needs to start rebuilding his reputation as a coach. He suffered relegation out of the Championship at Derby and spent just 53 games in charge of MLS outfit D.C. United – failing to secure a play-off spot in back-to-back campaigns.