Wayne Rooney spoke of Birmingham City’s ‘consequences’ at Plymouth Argyle unveiling

Wayne Rooney claims he has reflected on his tenure at Birmingham City, which saw just two wins from 15 games and a descent into the Championship trap which eventually saw the club relegated.

Rooney’s appointment was the glaring mistake of the Knighthead era, one that cost the club at least one season in League One as the Blues slipped out of the play-off places under John Eustace in a relegation battle they lost in the follow.

That and his modest record at DC United did not stop Plymouth Argyle from naming Rooney as Ian Foster’s successor, and the Man United legend now faces the task of rehabilitating his managerial reputation at Home Park, and the Greens look to build on their first. season back in the second tier.

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Rooney was introduced to the media at his presentation today and was asked about his time at St Andrew’s @Knighthead Park.

He said: “You always have to prove yourself, that’s what I’ve had for 20 years as a player and as a coach, wherever you are, whatever job you’re in, you have to prove yourself, it’s normal that it’s a pressure that comes with the job. .

“Obviously when you go into jobs you leave yourself open if you don’t get results then obviously there are consequences in what, which was the case in Birmingham.

“Now I’m here, I’m ready, I’m excited, I’ve taken a lot of time to reflect on what happened at Birmingham City and sometimes things happen for a reason. The good thing that came out of it is that I’m here now, to go and be successful, I really believe in it. I am a confident person and I support myself in doing this.”

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