Birmingham City have parted ways with manager Wayne Rooney after a mere 83 days at the helm. The decision came on the heels of the team's recent struggles, slipping from sixth to 20th in the Championship table under Rooney's management. The 3-0 loss to Leeds on Monday marked the ninth defeat in his 15-game tenure. Acknowledging the results-oriented nature of football, Rooney expressed disappointment in the team's performance, stating it did not meet his expectations. As the club seeks a turnaround, professional development coach Steve Spooner assumes interim charge, and Rooney, now the shortest-serving Blues manager in their 132-year history, plans to take a break from the game