O'Shea's FAI position will be unaffected by the appointment as he is expected to continue his coaching role with the Boys in Green. PIC: Sportsfile
Wayne Rooney has agreed to become Birmingham City's new manager.
Birmingham City Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of @WayneRooney as Manager, agreeing terms on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) October 11, 2023
Welcome to Blues, Wayne!
The former England skipper replaces ex-Ireland assistant John Eustace at St Andrew’s after leaving DC United last week.
Rooney, who was Derby boss between November 2020 and June 2022, has added Waterford man John O’Shea and Ashley Cole to his backroom staff.
O'Shea's FAI position will be unaffected by the appointment as he is expected to continue his coaching role with the Boys in Green.
Stephen Kenny's side host Greece at the Aviva Stadium this Friday before they travel to Faro to take on Gibraltar next Monday.
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