Former England captain Wayne Rooney, a legendary player for Manchester United, witnessed his former team draw 2-2 against Tottenham on Sunday, just 12 days after being dismissed from Birmingham City.

Rooney, who was terminated from his role as Birmingham’s manager after only 15 games in charge earlier this month, saw Manchester United and Tottenham play to a 2-2 draw on Sunday. The club’s performance had deteriorated under his management, dropping from sixth place to twenty-first in the Championship, with only two wins out of 15 games.

Birmingham experienced its worst record in the Championship during Rooney’s tenure, losing nine games and securing only two victories, accumulating 10 points out of a possible 45. Despite his recent challenges, Rooney had reason to smile when Rasmus Hojlund gave United an early lead.

However, the match ended in a 2-2 draw, with Rodrigo Bentancur scoring the only goal in the second half. Rooney, who was rumored to be earning significantly less than the initially suggested £1.5 мillion per year, parted ways with the club along with coach Carl Robinson.

When Rooney took over in October, Birmingham was in sixth place, but by the time of his departure, they were just six points above the relegation zone, holding the worst record in the division.

This marked Rooney’s third managerial role, following his playing stints with Derby in the Championship and DC United in Major League Soccer. His assignment at Birmingham was to instill a “no-feɑr” football philosophy.