Birmingham City left fans stunned as it decided to sack manager Wayne Rooney after just 15 games with the side. With the world reacting to the news, English pundits Gary Lineker and Micah Richards hosted an emergency episode of their ‘The Rest if Football’ podcast to discuss Rooney’s sacking. During the podcast, Micah also compared the Englishman’s appointment with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Wrexham, stating it was a ‘type of Hollywood signing‘.

Earlier today, an official media statement was posted by the club stating that it had decided to part ways with Wayne Rooney following a poor display. Following his expulsion from Birmingham, he will now look to refresh himself before stepping into any new role.

Lineker says being a good player ‘doesn’t make coaching any easier’, soon after Rooney’s dismissal

Gary Lineker and Micah Richards were quick to react as their fellow Englishman, Wayne Rooney, was shown the way out of Birmingham City following a forgettable stint with the club. While he was brought in to deliver instant results, the Manchester United icon managed just 2 wins in 15 games, forcing Birmingham City to part ways in just 83 days. Lineker, while commenting on the dismissal, stated, “It just shows you really, doesn’t it? Doesn’t matter how great you are as a footballer, it doesn’t make coaching any easier“. Micah then made an interesting comparison with the Wrexham owners. He added, “Well, he was brought in for the sort of Hollywood signing, as it were. We see what’s been happening at Wrexham and for them, it’s worked! You know they have done a brilliant job down there”.

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He continued, “Rooney, it was always going to be a little bit more difficult, in my opinion, cause John Eustace was doing such a good job there.” Wayne Rooney, following his dismissal, confirmed that he will take some time off his managerial duties. The ex-Birmingham boss in his message stated he is looking to take a break to refresh himself and spend time with his family.

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Wayne Rooney looking to take time off from managerial responsibilities

The Manchester United veteran took to his official X account to address the fanbase following the club’s decision to part ways with him. Wayne Rooney, in his message, thanked the club for their support during his story stint with the club while adding that he hoped he could have gotten more time to produce the needed results on the pitch.

In his message, he also added that this is a massive setback for him, but he plans on coming back stronger. However, for the time being, he is looking to spend time alongside his family, as he has been involved with the game since he was 16. Do you think Wayne Rooney has what it takes to be a world-class manager? Let us know in the comments below.

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