Is Rooney's management future in doubt? Rooney is only 38 and has been operating at football's sharp end since emerging as a 16-year-old at Everton. The smart money will be on Rooney itching for a return to the game before too long, but who will take the risk after his dismal failure at Birmingham City? One difference was he had the highly rated Liam Rosenior, now doing so well as Hull City manager, at his side. Ashley Cole, very well-regarded as a coach, departed Birmingham with Rooney, while Paul Scholes left Oldham Athletic after only 31 days in charge in 2019.

Source: BBC January 03, 2024 19:54 UTC