Rooney's return to English football has hardly gone to plan, with the Blues' latest 3-1 defeat at Sunderland meaning he has picked up just one point from a possible 15 since taking charge of the club.
Jobe Bellingham put the home side ahead, before Koji Miyoshi restored parity. However, Dion Sanderson put the ball into his own net, while substitute Adil Aouchiche got Sunderland's third goal.
Birmingham's form has nosedived since John Eustace was moved aside last month, but Rooney can see light at the end of the tunnel, despite his side's struggles. However, he concedes the next two weeks will be key as he attempts to improve his players' fitness levels and get his views across.
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Dutch star gives the Clarets an extra edge
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LAMPARD APPLAUDS BATTLING SKY BLUES
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ROBINSON HITS BRACE AS THE BLUEBIRDS NET DERBY SPOILS
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STUART praised Sprais County Maynard the Notts set-pieces as they scored twice from corners in a win over struggling Accrington Stanley.
If Enzo finds form, the fee's a bargain
ENZO Le Fee's loan move from Roma to Sunderland is a gamble.
HUNGRY ACE JOE ON GOAL MISSION
JOE Taylor is ready to unload six months of pent-up frustration after completing a £3m switch from Luton to Huddersfield.
BANNAN, MULLIN & COOK NET AWARDS
BARRY Bannan, Paul Mullin and Andy Cook are celebrating winning the Sky Bet EFL Goal of the Month awards for December.
JAY EYES MORE CUP HEADLINES
Defender ready for Eagles...
DI'SHON'S FOCUS IS ON THE DERBY
Players to ignore off-pitch tensions
