By Chris Dunlavy

JOHN Eustace says he left Birmingham City with a “heavy heart” after being shunted aside for Wayne Rooney. Eustace, 43, successfully staved off relegation last season and had guided the Blues to sixth place in the Championship before being axed by the club’s American owners two weeks ago. He was swiftly replaced by Rooney, with Birmingham CEO Garry Cook attributing Eustace’s departure to a “misalignment” with the ambition of the club. “When I came into the job 15 months ago there was a lot of uncertainty surroundin...