WAYNE ROONEY fumed on the match officers after falling to his newest defeat as Birmingham Metropolis boss.
The previous England and Manchester United captain has misplaced all three of his matches accountable for Blues since taking up from John Eustace.
Gavin Bazunu appeared to wipe out Oliver BurkeCredit score: Sky Sports activities
Wayne Rooney was livid on the choiceCredit score: Sky Sports activities
As we speak they travelled to Southampton seeking to seize Rooney’s first factors on the helm.
They fell right into a two-goal deficit within the opening 22 minutes courtesy of objectives by Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Carlos Alcaraz.
At 2-0, Rooney was satisfied his aspect ought to have had a penalty.
Krystian Bielik chipped a ahead cross within the route of ahead Oliver Burke.
After the Scotland worldwide headed the ball on, he was worn out by Saints goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.
Referee David Webb waved away Birmingham’s appeals, a lot to the fury of Rooney.
Instantly after the incident Rooney may very well be seen venting his frustration in the direction of the fourth official.
The 38-year-old threw on Jay Stansfield within the 57th minute, and the Fulham loanee completed well only a minute later to halve Blues’ arrears.
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It might be short-term respite, nonetheless, with Adam Armstrong’s 86th minute effort sealing victory for Russell Martin’s Saints.
After the sport, Rooney fumed to the BBC: “The [lack of a] penalty is an absolute shame.
“I’ve no different phrases to make use of on that as a result of everybody within the stadium can see the keeper’s working out, he’s reckless, and if he comes out that fast he has to get the ball. Ollie [Burke] flicks it on, and he wipes him out.
“I spoke to the fourth official and he mentioned the referee was clear there was minimal contact and he was unwilling to take recommendation from his linesman or the fourth official.
“That’s a giant disappointment as a result of typically referees do need assistance and I’d wish to know the way he was so clear that wasn’t a penalty.”
It’s such a nasty, unhealthy choice
Mike Dean
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean agreed with Rooney’s evaluation.
He mentioned on Sky Sports activities: “It’s once more, embarrassing to be truthful. It’s simply such a nasty, unhealthy choice.
“The Birmingham participant has received the ball, the assistant’s obtained the very best view… the keeper’s simply smashed him within the again.”
Dean then added: “It’s not a tough choice. As a lot as I don’t like hammering and officers, it’s simply such a poor choice.”
Rooney’s newest loss comes off the again of a 1-0 defeat at Middlesbrough and 2-0 residence collapse in opposition to Hull.
The previous Derby and DC United boss took over from Eustace with Blues sixth and having received two video games on the bounce.
Three video games later, the St Andrew’s aspect sit 14th within the desk.
Subsequent up, Birmingham host second-placed Ipswich City.
Earlier this week, Blues star Cody Drameh mentioned of his aspect’s state of affairs: “It’s going to take just a little getting used to. It would take a while however we are going to get there.
“We simply should roll with it. Whoever is available in and works with us, we now have to do the very best we will and attempt to maintain bettering. And, with the gamers we’ve obtained, we will try this.”
Rooney, 38, has misplaced all three video games accountable for BluesCredit score: PA
Birmingham gamers are nonetheless attending to grips with Rooney’s strategiesCredit score: Getty