Rooney appointed Birmingham City manager, aims for Premier League return
- Wayne Rooney named new Birmingham City head coach on a 3.5 year contract.
- Rooney stated his goal is to gain promotion and return Birmingham to the Premier League.
- Rooney chose Birmingham because of aligned ambitions with owners including Tom Brady.
- Birmingham City currently 6th in Championship table after 11 games this season.
- Rooney has brought in Ashley Cole and John O'Shea as part of coaching staff.
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