2HJJT74 DERBY, UK. JAN 30TH Blues players celebrate after Scott Hogan of Birmingham City scored a goal to make it 0-2 during the Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Birmingham City at the Pride Park, Derby on Sunday 30th January 2022. (Credit: Jon Hobley | MI News) Credit: MI News & Sport /Alamy Live News
Recent speculations suggest a former Manchester United manager could become the new head coach of Birmingham City, while John Eustace may be headed to Rangers.
Recent speculations suggest a former Manchester United manager could become the new head coach of Birmingham City, while John Eustace may be headed to Rangers.
According to reports, Wayne Rooney is “top of the list” to replace John Eustace as Birmingham City manager.
Due to Rangers’ terrible season-opening performance, the current Blues manager has been connected with the club. The Glasgow team lost to old rivals Celtic in the SPL last weekend and was soundly defeated by PSV in their Champions League playoff match, dropping them to fourth place overall.
After a difficult tenure at Derby County before to their relegation to League One the season before last, Rooney, a Manchester United and England star, is now in charge of DC United in the MLS.
Furthermore, according to our sister website Mirror Online, Rooney is “top of the list” to replace Eustace should he leave St. Andrew’s.
After a successful start to the season, The Mirror believes that the Blues’ current manager has drawn interest from a number of bidders, prompting the club’s decision-makers to prepare potential successors in case Eustace moves north.
With a positive vibe around the club following Tom Wagner’s takeover and Tom Brady’s investment, Blues are now fourth in the Championship.
Following the international break, they will play Watford on Saturday, September 16 (kickoff: 3pm). They are now unbeaten after five league games.
