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Birmingham have sacked head coach John Eustace despite a bright start to the season, increasing rumours of former England captain Wayne Rooney taking charge at the club.<\/p>\n

Eustace led Birmingham to safety last season, while a come-from-behind 3-1 derby win over West Brom on Friday left Blues sixth in the Sky Bet Championship after 11 fixtures heading into the international break.<\/p>\n

While Birmingham recognised in a statement Eustace had \u201chelped to stabilise and strengthen the club\u201d in his 15 months at the helm, they have decided to part company with the ex-Republic of Ireland assistant.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is essential that the board of directors and the football management are fully aligned on the importance of implementing a winning mentality and a culture of ambition across the entire football club,\u201d the statement on Birmingham\u2019s official website said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this in mind, Birmingham City has parted company with head coach John Eustace.<\/p>\n

\u201cA new first-team manager will be announced in the coming days who will be responsible for creating an identity and clear \u2018no fear\u2019 playing style that all Birmingham City teams will adopt and embrace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eustace succeeded Lee Bowyer in July 2022 and helped Birmingham finish nine points above the drop zone in the second tier amid off-field issues surrounding the ownership of the club.<\/p>\n

Despite just three defeats so far this season, it was reported over the weekend Eustace\u2019s position was under threat as the club\u2019s new American owners sought a big-name appointment.<\/p>\n

Former Manchester United striker Rooney would seemingly fit the bill after he announced on Sunday he would be leaving DC United following their failure to qualify for the Major League Soccer play-offs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just the right time,\u201d he said in quotes reported by the Washington Post.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have really enjoyed my time here. But I just feel it\u2019s the right time to go back to England. What lies ahead, I don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n

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