Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Sky Bet Championship club Birmingham City.
The former Manchester United and England striker has overseen just two wins in 15 games following his controversial appointment at St Andrew’s in the wake of the sacking of John Eustace in October.
Supporters called for Rooney’s removal as the side slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Leeds United on New Year’s Day.
A club statement read: “Birmingham City has today parted company with manager Wayne Rooney and first-team coach Carl Robinson.
“Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that were made clear at the outset. Therefore, the board feels that a change in management is in the best interests of the football club.
