A Birmingham City player has revealed what surprised him the most during Wayne Rooney’s time in charge of the club.
After leaving MLS team DC United back in October, former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney was named manager of Birmingham.
But the appointment proved to be disastrous, as the Blues dropped from sixth to 20th place in the Championship.
Rooney eventually lost his job at Birmingham in January, having only managed 15 games.
In an interview with former Blues custodian Ben Foster during the most recent episode of The Fozcast, John Ruddy disclosed the most unexpected fact about Rooney.
Foster enquired, “What was his character and demeanour like? As players, we all obviously know what Wayne Rooney was like. What was he like as a manager? He was all motion, like a bull, and happy to loose his rag at any time.
“That’s the biggest thing that surprised me,” Ruddy retorted. “He was the complete opposite.”
In fairness, he made reference to it in a few meetings after realising that, as a player, he was perhaps too impetuous most of the time.
The goalie went on: “And when he took over as manager, he made sure he was more mindful and succinct in the way he spoke with individuals and provided information.
“I think there were a few instances where he really ought to have lost it, but he made an effort to maintain composure and stick to the image of a manager, so that was the biggest surprise to me,” the speaker said.
Rooney told the club’s official website: “Taking this role at Plymouth Argyle feels like the perfect next step in my career – and I would like to thank the Chairman and Board for the faith they have shown in me.
“This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting project. I look forward to helping to build a squad of players to play expansive football – and to entertain the Green Army.”
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