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How does Luke Littler rank among other teen sporting sensations?

From Pelé to Ronnie O’Sullivan to Emma Raducanu, the 16-year-old darts whizz is in exalted company

The Guardian - UK

What next for Wayne Rooney? Sacked manager faces big career questions after Birmingham failure

Comment: The England great has been sacked by Birmingham after just 15 games to cap a miserable 12 months in management

Evening Standard

Birmingham’s US backers are falling for the typical new-owner tropes

The Championship club, part-owned by Tom Brady, chased a Hollywood name when appointing Wayne Rooney. They fired the head coach after 15 games

The Guardian - US

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Wayne Rooney fired as manager after 15 games at second-tier Birmingham

Birmingham City parts ways with manager Wayne Rooney after two wins in 15 games; Tom Brady a minority owner.

The Hindu

5 sporting teenage prodigies in recent years as Luke Littler reaches final

The 16-year-old now has a shot at claiming an historic place in the sport as he takes aim at the title at Alexandra Palace.

The Independent UK

The Wayne Rooney paradox: he should avoid any club that wants him

After being sacked by Birmingham, the former England captain may need to bear Groucho Marx’s famous declaration in mind

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney and Birmingham City: a costly mistake for both parties

In today’s Football Daily: An 83-day stint, plus the cameraman of the hour

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Wayne Rooney’s 83-day Birmingham disaster spells the end of his managerial career

Rooney’s 15 games in charge of Birmingham were so bad that it is hard to see who else would want the former Manchester United and England striker, or why, writes Richard Jolly

The Independent UK

Sacked Wayne Rooney: It will take me some time to get over Birmingham setback

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham after less than three months in charge and says he will “take some time to get over” his…

The National (Scotland)

7 high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order

Former England captain Wayne Rooney oversaw just two wins in 15 games as Birmingham went from sixth to 20th in the Championship.

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney hits out at Birmingham City’s lack of patience after sacking

Wayne Rooney criticised the length of time he was given to improve Birmingham City

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney insists he wasn't given enough time after being sacked as Birmingham manager

Blues stranded in 20th after unpopular appointment backfired

Evening Standard

Wayne Rooney hits back at Birmingham board after being sacked as manager

Wayne Rooney said ‘I do not believe 13 weeks was sufficient to oversee the changes that were needed’ after being sacked by Birmingham

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham after less than three months in charge

The former England striker took over in October, with Blues sixth in the table.

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Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games as manager

The former England and Manchester United striker has been dismissed after just 83 days following a disastrous spell in charge

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Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after managing just two wins from 15 games

Wayne Rooney leaves Birmingham City in danger of being relegated to League One, following a dismal run of results

The Independent UK

5 sporting teenage prodigies in recent years as Luke Littler reaches semi-finals

The 16-year-old now has a shot at claiming an historic place in the sport as he takes aim at the title over the next two days at Alexandra Palace.

FourFourTwo

Most expensive transfers of the 2000s

In a decade of huge spending, one club was involved in many of the largest deals. Here, a look at the biggest signings between 2000 and 2009...

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Best international players of the 00s

International football was a pretty good watch in the 2000s, an era in which we saw some true greats of the game

The Guardian - UK

Leicester’s Stephy Mavididi punishes Birmingham as Rooney woes grow

Leicester beat Birmingham 3-2 in an entertaining encounter, two goals from Jordan James not enough to save Wayne Rooney’s side from a home defeat

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham City 2-3 Leicester City: Championship – as it happened

Leicester struck repeatedly on the break to go three points clear at the top with Stephy Mavididi on target twice for the visitors

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Wayne Rooney Continues Soccer Legacy with His Sons on Pitch

Wayne Rooney shares precious moments with his soccer-loving sons on the pitch. A heartwarming glimpse into their family bond through the game they love.

Evening Standard

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah 'doesn't get credit he deserves', says Paul Merson

Former Arsenal midfielder says "extraordinary" Liverpool star is underrated ahead of derby with Manchester United this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Rooney keen to avoid ‘Wagatha Christie’ sideshow as Birmingham face Leicester

Wayne Rooney has stressed the importance of him and his players ignoring the backdrop to their match against Leicester

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The best footballers of the 00s

Ranking the finest players on the planet during the first decade of the 21st century

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