Birmingham SACK manager John Eustace with Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney waiting in wings after DC United exit
BIRMINGHAM CITY have sacked manager John Eustace.
And it is understood the club’s American owners will move quickly to appoint Wayne Rooney as boss after he left MLS side DC United.
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The Blues released a statement announcing Eustace’s departure, thanking the 43-year-old for his efforts.
The statement reads: “It is essential that the Board of Directors and the football management are fully aligned on the importance of implementing a winning mentality and a culture of ambition across the entire Football Club.
“With this in mind, Birmingham City has today parted company with Head Coach, John Eustace.
“Eustace departs after 15 months in charge, having helped to stabilise and strengthen the Club on the pitch following his appointment in July 2022.
“In his first season at the helm, he guided the team to a 17th-place finish, securing Sky Bet Championship status with three games remaining.
“During his time at St. Andrew’s, he galvanised the squad to deliver a number of memorable moments in testing circumstances.
“The Club would like to thank John for his contribution. His dedication and work ethic was evident throughout his time in B9 and he will always be welcomed back to St. Andrew’s.
“A new First Team Manager will be announced in the coming days who will be responsible for creating an identity and clear ‘no fear’ playing style that all Birmingham City teams will adopt and embrace.
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“The Club will be issuing no further comment at this time.”
Birmingham have hinted at an imminent replacement coming in with Rooney hotly tipped to take over.
The Manchester United legend has a good relationship with Blues CEO Garry Cook, who previously worked at Manchester City.
Birmingham’s American owners, who boast NFL legend Tom Brady as an investor, are understood to be keen on bringing in a big name.
Rooney, 37, left DC United — who he played for in his first spell in the US — after they missed out on the MLS Cup play-offs.
It is claimed Wazza is already planning to bring in Ashley Cole and former United team-mate John O’Shea as coaches if he gets the job.
Eustace, who has guided Birmingham to sixth in the Championship, is keen on the vacant Rangers hotseat having turned down Swansea in the summer.
