Birmingham City has fired Wayne Rooney as manager after a run of nine losses in 15 matches. Birmingham is on the brink of the EFL Championship relegation zone.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Birmingham said: "Birmingham City has today parted company with manager, Wayne Rooney, and first team coach, Carl Robinson.

"Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that were made clear at the outset. Therefore, the Board feels that a change in management is in the best interests of the Football Club."