Rooney names quartet of assistants at Birmingham City
Pete Shuttleworth moves from DC United to Birmingham with Rooney
Written by Training Ground Guru — October 14, 2023
WAYNE ROONEY has named Ashley Cole, John O'Shea, Carl Robinson and Pete Shuttleworth as his assistants after being named as Birmingham City's new manager.
The 37-year-old former England captain was named Blues boss on Wednesday morning. His assistants will be:
- Ashley Cole: One of England’s finest defenders. Became a coach under Frank Lampard at Derby County and went with him to Everton and Chelsea. Also assistant for England Under-21s when they become European champions for the first time in 39 years earlier this year.
- John O'Shea: The former Manchester United and Republic of Ireland defender transitioned into coaching with Reading in July 2019 and was also assistant for Ireland's Under-21s. Then became first-team coach at Stoke City and for the Ireland's men's senior side.
- Carl Robinson: Former Wales international played in Major League Soccer for Toronto and New York Red Bulls before becoming assistant and then Head Coach at Vancouver Whitecaps. Switched to the A-League with Newcastle Jets and Western Sydney Wanderers. In March this year joined Rooney as assistant at DC United.
- Pete Shuttleworth: Former Nottingham Forest and Coventry City Academy player was manager of Shirebrook Town, Sheffield FC and Worksop Town in non-league. Joined Birmingham City as a scout in 2015 and then became Head of Tactical Analysis. First worked with Rooney at Derby, as assistant and analyst, before joining him at DC United.
