Wayne Rooney | It's imperative to support staff when leadership changes dramatically

When anyone from a senior leadership team departs suddenly, there is a trickling down of feelings and demands - the company is affected as a whole and at the same time, each individual will have their own personal reaction.

And so it will be for players, staff and even supporters at Birmingham City Football Club, where Wayne Rooney has been sacked as manager after just 83 days in the role.