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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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)

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.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

Millwall to interview Kevin Muscat again as new manager search steps up

Michael Beale and John Eustace are among the other candidates being considered after Gary Rowett's exit

Evening Standard

Wayne Rooney’s Birmingham hear the boos in lacklustre defeat by Hull

Wayne Rooney’s first home game in charge of Birmingham ended in a lacklustre 2-0 defeat against Hull, with Liam Delap and Jaden Philogene scoring

The Guardian - UK

Millwall won't rush into new manager appointment as early bookies' favourites named

John Eustace and Kevin Muscat tipped to succeed Gary Rowett as Adam Barrett takes temporary charge

Evening Standard

Wayne Rooney turned down Saudi Arabia chance to take Birmingham job

Wayne Rooney said he would be asking minority owner Tom Brady to offer advice to the Birmingham squad

The Guardian - UK

Birmingham closing in on Wayne Rooney appointment

The former England captain is set to replace John Eustace at St Andrew’s.

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney, Birmingham City and the key Atlantic crossing

In today’s Football Daily: Garry Cook returns, plus Turkish publicity and more

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Garry Cook vows to make Birmingham ‘a powerhouse’ amid Wayne Rooney reports

John Eustace’s departure from St Andrew’s on Monday further stoked rumours that former England captain Rooney is due to be appointed as manager.

The National (Scotland)

Ally McCoist makes Rangers interview claim about John Eustace

The inexperienced manager has Birmingham flying high in the Championship after the opening few months of the campaign.

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney could prove to be an unwanted VIP guest at Birmingham City

The sacked John Eustace stabilised a club that lurched from one crisis to another, but the board wanted a big name

The Independent UK

John Eustace sacked amid reports Birmingham keen to make Wayne Rooney manager

Blues sit sixth in the Sky Bet Championship after a 3-1 win over rivals West Brom on Friday.

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Wayne Rooney set to take charge at Birmingham after Eustace is sacked

Wayne Rooney is poised for a swift return to management at Birmingham City after the club sacked John Eustace from his post

The National (Scotland)

John Eustace to Rangers 'expectations' questioned amid Michael Beale pressure

The Blues manager has been linked with a move to Glasgow in recent weeks with some reports suggesting that the Govan outfit had pinpointed Eustace…

The National (Scotland)

John Eustace hails Michael Beale as he responds to recent Rangers speculation

Some bookies have opened betting on the next Ibrox boss with Michael Beale under pressure.

The Guardian - UK

Wayne Rooney in frame for Birmingham City job if John Eustace departs club

Wayne Rooney’s DC United contract expires in December and he is a leading contender to replace John Eustace, who is on Rangers’ radar

The Guardian - UK

Football League: six things you may have missed so far this season

Promotion hopes in East Anglia, worries in Yorkshire, surprise leaders and a fan running the line at Portsmouth

The Independent UK

Tom Brady addressed Birmingham squad before last-gasp victory over Leeds

The former NFL star enjoyed a memorable first trip to St Andrew’s.

The Independent UK

Boss John Eustace accepts success will take time at Birmingham

Birmingham have been in the Championship since 2011.

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