Wayne Rooney first Birmingham City press conference at St Andrew's in pictures
Wayne Rooney was introduced to the media at St Andrew's after being appointed Birmingham City manager
Wayne Rooney has been officially unveiled as the new Birmingham City manager. The Manchester United and England legend has been appointed on a three-and-a-half-year contract after leaving MLS side DC United.
He replaces John Eustace, who was sacked earlier this week. Rooney takes over at St Andrew’s with the club sixth in the Championship.
Former England team-mate Ashley Cole, currently England Under-21s assistant coach, and John O’Shea, the assistant coach of the Republic of Ireland, will join Rooney in Birmingham while keeping the roles with their national sides. Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth, who both worked with Rooney at DC United, have also joined the club.
Rooney was at St Andrew's on Thursday afternoon as he was introduced to the media at his first press conference as Blues boss. Here are some pictures from the presser...
Welcome Wayne
LED screens outside St Andrew's welcome Wayne Rooney to the club
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Rooney enters the room
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Taking his seat at the top table
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Member of the press get their questions ready
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A new era is under way
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