7 high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order

Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager of Birmingham after just 83 days.

The former England captain oversaw just two wins in 15 games as Blues went from sixth to 20th in the Championship.

Here, the PA news agency looks at seven other high-profile managers who saw appointments go horribly wrong in short order.

Claudio Ranieri – Fulham – 106 days
(November 14, 2018 – February 28, 2019)

Tony Adams – Portsmouth – 106 days
(October 28, 2008 – February 8, 2009)

Bob Bradley – Swansea – 85 days
(October 3, 2016 – December 27, 2016)

Frank De Boer – Crystal Palace – 77 days
(June 26, 2017 – September 11, 2017)

Brian Clough – Leeds – 44 days
(July 22, 1974 – September 12, 1974)

Alex McLeish – Nottingham Forest – 40 days
(December 27, 2012 – February 5, 2013)

Steve Coppell – Manchester City – 33 days
(October 6, 1996 – November 8, 1996)