Middlesbrough’s manager, Michael Carrick, will have a reunion with his former Manchester United teammate next Saturday, as Birmingham City has officially announced Wayne Rooney as their new manager. Rooney’s first match in charge of Birmingham City will be against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on the upcoming Saturday.
Rooney is taking over the role previously held by John Eustace, who was dismissed earlier this week, despite the team’s impressive start to the season, placing them sixth in the Championship. Rooney’s appointment follows his departure from the MLS side DC United over the weekend.
In his first game as Birmingham City’s manager against Boro, Rooney will swiftly reconnect with his former Red Devils teammate, Michael Carrick, who currently manages Middlesbrough. This encounter takes place as Boro aims for their fifth consecutive league win. Additionally, Rooney will be joined by John O’Shea and his England teammate Ashley Cole, who have been added to his coaching staff.
With less than a week to prepare for their match against Middlesbrough, Rooney expresses his enthusiasm for joining Birmingham City Football Club during this exciting period. He emphasizes that the club has a clear plan and ambition, and he has been working towards this managerial opportunity. Rooney speaks about his vision for the team’s style of play and aims to create a winning culture with a distinct identity that will energize Birmingham’s fans.
Birmingham CEO Garry Cook is equally enthusiastic about Rooney’s arrival, noting that they share a common ambition and are confident that Rooney and his chosen coaching staff will shape a youthful, attack-minded team that will excite the fans. The timing of the appointment allows Rooney to assess the current playing squad and collaborate with Craig Gardner on recruitment needs for the upcoming transfer windows in January and summer, making this a pivotal moment for the club.
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