Big name exit as Sheffield Wednesday's relegation rivals make manager decision

The England and Manchester United legend has not had a good time of things in the Midlands since taking over in October, and it has now been confirmed that he has been fired after just 15 games in charge of Birmingham.

Rooney won just two of those games - one against the Owls - in what was a disastrous spell in charge of the club, and they now find themselves 20th in the table and just six points ahead of the relegation zone. The decision to part ways with John Eustace isn't looking like a good one.

A statement from the club on Tuesday read, "Birmingham City has today parted company with Manager, Wayne Rooney, and First Team Coach, Carl Robinson... Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that were made clear at the outset. Therefore, the Board feels that a change in management is in the best interests of the Football Club.

"The Club’s Board and management are fully aligned and will continue to drive transformation and take bold steps to rebuild Birmingham City into the organisation its fans and community deserve. The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks to Wayne and Carl for all of their efforts.

"Professional Development Coach, Steve Spooner, will assume responsibility for Men’s First Team matters on an interim basis. The remaining coaching staff will be required to continue with their duties to assist Spooner. No further comment will be made at this time."