Updated: Birmingham sack John Eustace - Wayne Rooney appointed

[B. Oddie]

Re: Birmingham sack John Eustace

They have approached Rooney



Wayne not Micky

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[SOXY BOY]

Re: Birmingham sack John Eustace

Apparently, Romney’s salary will three times that, of what Eustace was paid. I can understand it,if Rooney had a proven record but he’s not really been that successful.

[BLUETIT]

Re: Birmingham sack John Eustace

Apparently, Romney’s salary will three times that, of what Eustace was paid. I can understand it,if Rooney had a proven record but he’s not really been that successful.

Is Romney building a castle ?

[Tuerto]

Re: Birmingham sack John Eustace

Is Romney building a castle ?

You could have gone for Mitt Romney, American Senator.

[Ivortheengine]

Re: Birmingham sack John Eustace

For hiring a manager that had Birmingham 6th in the league?

They knew about his ideas and ambition when they took him on. In my opinion, he hasn’t actually failed ,yet. It’s my opinion, that Rooney was lined up several weeks ago, before he wrapped it in over in the U S of A. The Birmingham board will want promotion this season. Make no mistake about that. With his track record, I doubt he’ll do it. It’s a tall order. Then what happens if he fails. Even the experts on tv are doubting his ability right now as the man to take them up. It’s a big mistake by the Birmingham City owners. They’ll find that out in due course.“

[City123]

Re: Birmingham sack John Eustace

They knew about his ideas and ambition when they took him on. In my opinion, he hasn’t actually failed ,yet. It’s my opinion, that Rooney was lined up several weeks ago, before he wrapped it in over in the U S of A. The Birmingham board will want promotion this season. Make no mistake about that. With his track record, I doubt he’ll do it. It’s a tall order. Then what happens if he fails. Even the experts on tv are doubting his ability right now as the man to take them up. It’s a big mistake by the Birmingham City owners. They’ll find that out in due course.“

Eustace was hired in July 2022, the current ownership came in in in July 2023 and installed a new CEO etc so the people who hired him probably aren't around any more anyway

He hasn't failed, his only failure is not being a "big name" in the way Rooney is. You could, somewhat, understand removing Eustace if an unbelievable option became available as manager, but sacking him for Rooney is ridiculous and entirely based on his profile as a player

[jon1959]

Re: Updated: Birmingham sack John Eustace - Wayne Rooney appointed

Official now.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67055334

[Delbert]

Re: Updated: Birmingham sack John Eustace - Wayne Rooney appointed

There is no football reason to replace the current manager, the appointment of Rooney is a marketing exercise aimed at leveraging social media and commercial interests alongside the fake fandom of Tom Brady. And don’t forget they are going to play “No fear football!”. Like wow.

That said there is probably method in their madness. The owner is a former Goldman Sachs MD and you don’t rise to that position by being stupid. CEO Garry Cook has pedigree with Man City. They have appointed grown-ups in the room - Ashley Cole and John O’Shea - to do the actual coaching.

Maybe nonsense like Rooney’s appointment is the future of football, expect a Netflix docuseries starring Wayne and Tom anytime soon 🙄