{"id":295550,"date":"2023-10-08T11:22:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T11:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=295550"},"modified":"2023-10-08T11:22:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T11:22:38","slug":"kai-rooneys-instagram-follows-give-huge-hint-at-dad-waynes-new-managerial-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/soccer\/kai-rooneys-instagram-follows-give-huge-hint-at-dad-waynes-new-managerial-role\/","title":{"rendered":"Kai Rooney’s Instagram follows give huge hint at dad Wayne’s new managerial role"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kai Rooney has dropped a major hint about where his dad\u2019s next job could be following his departure from DC United.<\/p>\n
The England legend has been in charge of the MLS side for 15 months and while they ended their season with a 2-0 victory over New York City, they cannot reach the play-offs. The Washington side sit ninth in the 15-team league.<\/p>\n
After the match, Rooney confirmed his departure, which will inevitably trigger speculation about a return to English management, having impressed during his time at crisis-hit Derby. The former Manchester United and Everton striker insisted he had nothing lined up at the moment. <\/p>\n
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However, Rooney has been linked with the manager\u2019s role at Birmingham City, where NFL icon Tom Brady is a minority owner. Last month, current manager John Eustace was linked with Rangers, who recently sacked Michael Beale. <\/p>\n
If Eustace were to leave St Andrew\u2019s, Rooney would reportedly be a top target for the Blues\u2019 new American owners. And Kai has added fuel to the speculation by following a host of Birmingham players on Instagram, plus the club\u2019s Community Trust and women\u2019s team.<\/p>\n
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In his farewell press conference with DC, Rooney revealed he had been offered a job in England only last month. He said: \u201cI got offered a job four weeks ago very close to my home in England. I turned that down because I wanted to push and do everything I can to make the play-offs here.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to do everything right to try and make the play-offs. Now we can\u2019t, it\u2019s the right time for the players to know, then yourselves [the media]. I wish everyone here success in the future. I\u2019m grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Birmingham fans would be reluctant to see a change of boss though, given the team are in the play-off places after years of struggle on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n