Wayne Rooney has been mocked by fans after being sacked by Birmingham on Tuesday.
The Blues appointed the former Manchester United and Everton star as a replacement for John Eustace.
However, though Birmingham were flying at the time, they've struggled ever since Rooney's appointment.
The ex-England captain won just two of his 15 games in charge, with the Blues sliding worryingly close to the relegation zone as a result.
Wayne Rooney has been sacked by Birmingham after just 15 matches in charge
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Birmingham explained their decision to sack Rooney in a statement that read: "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.
"The Club’s Board and management are fully aligned and will continue to drive transformation and take bold steps to rebuild Birmingham City into the organisation its fans and community deserve.
"The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks to Wayne and Carl for all of their efforts.
"Professional Development Coach, Steve Spooner, will assume responsibility for Men’s First Team matters on an interim basis.
"The remaining coaching staff will be required to continue with their duties to assist Spooner.
"No further comment will be made at this time."
And fans on X have now mocked Rooney after his dismissal.
One user said: "If only we could’ve seen this appointment failing when you hired him…"
A second stated: "I feel so sorry for John Eustace... Is Rooney the worst managerial appointment of all time?"
A third fan said: All great players doesn't make great managers. Lampard and Rooney are prime examples."
A fourth stated: "How do you move a club from 6th to 20th place after 15 matches? Too bad.
"Birmingham shouldn't just stop at sacking Rooney, he should be made to refund every penny received too."
A fifth fan said: "Finally! Thank god he is gone!"
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Birmingham replaced John Eustace with Wayne Rooney back in October
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And a sixth said: "Wayne Rooney is so bad at managing he could easily end up in charge of Manchester United."
Rooney has also reacted to his sacking.
And the former Birmingham boss says he'll spend more time with his family in the wake of his departure, while also admitting he's hurt by the decision.
"I would like to thank Tom Wagner, Tom Brady and Garry Cook for the opportunity to manage Birmingham City FC and the support they all gave me during my short period with the club," he said.
"Football is a results business – and I recognise they have not been at the level I wanted them to be.
Wayne Rooney is set to spend more time with his family after his sacking from Birmingham
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"However, time is the most precious commodity a manager requires and I do not believe 13 weeks was sufficient to oversee the changes that were needed.
"Personally, it will take me some time to get over this setback.
"I have been involved in professional football, as either a player or manager, since I was 16.
"Now, I plan to take some time with my family as I prepare for the next opportunity in my journey as a manager.
"Finally, I wish Birmingham City FC and its owners my best wishes in the pursuit of their ambitions."
