Former Birmingham City manager to handle first new role in football since his departure

Manchester United great Wayne Rooney might land an extraordinary new opportunity in football after being out of management since the beginning of 2024, according to shocking reports.

Wayne Rooney’s career in the dugout came to an end in January, when he was let go by Birmingham City after an unsuccessful spell at St Andrews.

The 38-year-old former Manchester United striker spent only 83 days in charge of Birmingham City, suffering nine defeats in 15 games.

The United great has broken his silence and said that he has received several offers, including the chance to participate in a Misfits Boxing event.

Rooney, who joined Birmingham City after leaving DC United, has worked as a pundit since being fired by the Championship team in January.

The former England and United captain was part of the BBC’s coverage of United’s 1-0 FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest in the fifth round at City Ground in February.

Man Utd legend Rooney tipped for new role

Wayne Rooney, the former Birmingham City manager, was supposed to make his Match of the Day debut last week but had to withdraw out.

He stated on social networking platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that he was disappointed not to be making his debut on the historic [Match of the Day] show tonight, which he had wanted to do since he was a child.

“Unfortunately, I got a serious back injury while on vacation with my family, but I hope to join the team soon.

“Good luck to [Gary Lineker] and the guys for [tonight’s] show and see you soon.”

Gutted not to be making my debut on the iconic @BBCMOTD show tonight, it’s something I have wanted to do since I was little. Unfortunately I have sustained a painful back injury during a holiday with my family but I look forward to being part of the team in the near future. Good…

— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) April 13, 2024

Match of the Day’s official X account responded to the Twitter, writing: “Looking forward to having you on soon.”

Wayne Rooney may soon return to football as a ‘key Euro 2024 analyst’ for BBC’s coverage of the European Championship in Germany this summer.

According to The Sun, the former England and United striker might join the Euro 2024 punditry team.

The article also stated that the BBC will be eager to include Rooney in the program due to his ‘playing pedigree’ at major championships with England.

Rooney captained England and broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s all-time goalscoring record, with Harry Kane later eclipsing his former Three Lions partner.

The Sun said that Rooney’s international experience with England will give the BBC’s Euro 2020 coverage ‘additional credibility with viewers.’

Rooney ready for return to management

Aside from his brief stint as a commentator, Rooney has revealed that he is eager to put his disastrous tenure with Birmingham City behind him and return to management.

Speaking on The Overlap’s Stick to Football broadcast in February, he said: “I would absolutely take a role in League One.”

“I want to get back into management and prove myself, whether in League Two, League One, or the Championship.

“It’s all experience; I’m only 38, and I’ve held three managing positions. I’ve had a lot of experience, including working in administration at Derby and traveling to the United States to manage DC United.

“I have some experience to draw on today, but I am still a young boss. I want to get back into management.

“The essential thing for me is to completely disregard everything I’ve done as a player and almost start over as a manager.

“Of sure, my playing experience will help me, but I’m at the bottom of the managerial hierarchy and want to work my way up.

“I’m not relying on what I’ve done as a player to get me into places that I shouldn’t be.”