Gary Lineker has claimed Wayne Rooney deserved more time at Birmingham City following his sacking from the club. Shortly after Rooney's dismissal, the BBC mocked up an image of the Manchester United and England icon dressed as a Peaky Blinder. Gary Lineker feels Wayne Rooney deserved more time at Birmingham following his dismissal PA The 63-year-old ordered the BBC to take down their post, with the broadcaster then duly obliging. And Lineker, speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, has now made it clear he feels Rooney deserved more time. "Finally, I wish Birmingham City FC and its owners my best wishes in the pursuit of their ambitions."

Source: BBC January 03, 2024 17:20 UTC