Former England and Manchester United captain faces criticism

Wayne Rooney, who recently took over as the manager of Birmingham, faced backlash from a fan after his team's second consecutive loss. The incident occurred after Birmingham's 2-0 defeat to Hull.

John Eustace sacked after back-to-back wins

Rooney succeeded John Eustace as the Blues boss earlier this month. Eustace was sacked following two consecutive wins that had lifted Birmingham to sixth place in the Championship table.

Two losses in a row for Rooney's Birmingham

Since taking charge, Rooney has overseen two defeats in two games, causing Birmingham to drop to 12th place in the standings. The first loss came against Middlesbrough, managed by his former teammate Michael Carrick.

Displeased fans express their frustration

After the game, some disgruntled Birmingham fans made their displeasure known to Rooney. One fan reportedly told him to "f*** off back to America" as he was leaving the field.

Rooney's managerial journey so far

Prior to joining Birmingham, Rooney managed DC United in the MLS. During his time in charge, he had a win percentage of 26.4%. He also previously managed Derby during a period of financial difficulty, with a win percentage of 28.2%.

Rooney's response and future plans

Reflecting on the defeat, Rooney acknowledged the team's mistakes and lack of response after conceding the second goal. He expressed his concern about the last 10 minutes of the game and assured fans that such a performance would not happen again. Rooney remains optimistic about the team's progress, describing their current phase as a learning curve.

The next test for Rooney and his team will be on Saturday when they face Southampton.