Jobe Bellingham earns praise from fans for his reaction after scoring against former club, adding to Wayne Rooney’s misery

Jobe Bellingham’s decision not to celebrate after scoring against his former club Birmingham City was a classy move that showed respect for his boyhood team. His subdued reaction was appreciated by both Birmingham and Sunderland fans, and it reflects his maturity and loyalty to the club where he started his career.

Jobe Bellingham received considerable commendation for his decision not to celebrate after scoring against his former team, Birmingham City. The 18-year-old midfielder, now playing for Sunderland, left his childhood team to join the Black Cats at the same time as his older brother, Jude, sealed a transfer to Real Madrid from Dortmund. In a Championship showdown, Jobe scored against his and his brother’s former team for the first time, with many praising his subdued reaction to the goal. Despite a wry smile, he refrained from celebrating, earning respect from fans and viewers alike. Jobe and Jude both emerged from Birmingham’s youth system, with the latter becoming a club legend before his transfer to Dortmund and subsequent success with Real Madrid.