Wayne Rooney Sacked by Birmingham City After Disastrous Tenure

Rooney plans to take a break from football following his dismissal, marking his first break from the sport since he was 16.

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham City after just 15 games, during which the team won only two matches and slid from sixth to 20th in the Championship table.
Rooney was hired with the expectation of transforming the team into a possession-based, attacking side, but the players struggled to adapt to this new style.
Despite the poor results, there was no evidence that the players weren't playing for Rooney, but his public criticism of the team's mental strength and ability stung some players.
The club's new owners, Knighthead Capital Management, were hoping that Rooney's appointment would help reconnect the club with the fans, but instead, the trust has already fractured.
Rooney, who has not had a break from professional football since he was 16, plans to take some time with his family as he prepares for the next opportunity in his managerial career.