5 sporting teenage prodigies in recent years as Luke Littler reaches final The 16-year-old now has a shot at claiming an historic place in the sport as he takes aim at the title at Alexandra Palace. The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
The Wayne Rooney paradox: he should avoid any club that wants him After being sacked by Birmingham, the former England captain may need to bear Groucho Marx’s famous declaration in mind The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney and Birmingham City: a costly mistake for both parties In today’s Football Daily: An 83-day stint, plus the cameraman of the hour The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney’s 83-day Birmingham disaster spells the end of his managerial career Rooney’s 15 games in charge of Birmingham were so bad that it is hard to see who else would want the former Manchester United and England striker, or why, writes Richard Jolly The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
Sacked Wayne Rooney: It will take me some time to get over Birmingham setback Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham after less than three months in charge and says he will “take some time to get over” his… The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024
7 high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order Former England captain Wayne Rooney oversaw just two wins in 15 games as Birmingham went from sixth to 20th in the Championship. The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney hits out at Birmingham City’s lack of patience after sacking Wayne Rooney criticised the length of time he was given to improve Birmingham City The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney insists he wasn't given enough time after being sacked as Birmingham manager Blues stranded in 20th after unpopular appointment backfired Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney hits back at Birmingham board after being sacked as manager Wayne Rooney said ‘I do not believe 13 weeks was sufficient to oversee the changes that were needed’ after being sacked by Birmingham The Guardian - UK · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham after less than three months in charge The former England striker took over in October, with Blues sixth in the table. The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after just 15 games as manager The former England and Manchester United striker has been dismissed after just 83 days following a disastrous spell in charge The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after managing just two wins from 15 games Wayne Rooney leaves Birmingham City in danger of being relegated to League One, following a dismal run of results FourFourTwo · Jan 2, 2024
5 sporting teenage prodigies in recent years as Luke Littler reaches semi-finals The 16-year-old now has a shot at claiming an historic place in the sport as he takes aim at the title over the next two days at Alexandra Palace. The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024
Most expensive transfers of the 2000s In a decade of huge spending, one club was involved in many of the largest deals. Here, a look at the biggest signings between 2000 and 2009... FourFourTwo · Dec 28, 2023
FourFourTwo · Dec 20, 2023 Best international players of the 00s International football was a pretty good watch in the 2000s, an era in which we saw some true greats of the game
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023 Leicester’s Stephy Mavididi punishes Birmingham as Rooney woes grow Leicester beat Birmingham 3-2 in an entertaining encounter, two goals from Jordan James not enough to save Wayne Rooney’s side from a home defeat
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023 Birmingham City 2-3 Leicester City: Championship – as it happened Leicester struck repeatedly on the break to go three points clear at the top with Stephy Mavididi on target twice for the visitors
Top News · Dec 16, 2023 Wayne Rooney Continues Soccer Legacy with His Sons on Pitch Wayne Rooney shares precious moments with his soccer-loving sons on the pitch. A heartwarming glimpse into their family bond through the game they love.
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah 'doesn't get credit he deserves', says Paul Merson Former Arsenal midfielder says "extraordinary" Liverpool star is underrated ahead of derby with Manchester United this weekend
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 Rooney keen to avoid ‘Wagatha Christie’ sideshow as Birmingham face Leicester Wayne Rooney has stressed the importance of him and his players ignoring the backdrop to their match against Leicester
FourFourTwo · Dec 15, 2023 The best footballers of the 00s Ranking the finest players on the planet during the first decade of the 21st century
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 2023: The sporting year in numbers as records tumble New marks, among others, were set for races won in a Formula One season, goals scored in a Premier League campaign and men’sgrand slam singles titles.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023 Pundits and managers must change the way we talk about referees to end football’s culture of disrespect The vicious attack by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca on Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler was not a one-off. Abuse is rife in football and it starts with how we talk about the game
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023 Petulant Lauren James must learn from lucky escape after latest stamping controversy The talented Chelsea and England winger got away with another stamp that had echoes of her World Cup red card and risks her temperament undermining her talent, writes Luke Baker
FourFourTwo · Dec 10, 2023 The best international players of the 2010s Ranking the finest international footballers between 2010 and 2019