Birmingham City’s managerial status is uncertain, but according to Football Insider, Steve Bruce has expressed interest in the post.
Birmingham City will play in League One next season, but it is unclear who will lead them to the third tier.
Tony Mowbray is now on medical leave, leading to uncertainty over his future at St. Andrew’s. After being relegated from the Championship, interim manager Gary Rowett is expected to step down.
Only time will tell what happens, but the Blues understand that they must handle the situation as soon as possible in order to prepare for the 2024/25 season.
Steve Bruce is reportedly interested in returning as Birmingham City manager if the position becomes vacant this summer.
According to Football Insider, the 63-year-old has informed his previous team that he is willing to take up the position if a managerial change occurs. Despite being laid off by West Brom in October 2022, he is not ready to retire from coaching.
Bruce considers Blues reunion.
Bruce, an experienced manager, is well-known among Birmingham City fans.
He led the team from 2001 to 2007, when they reached the Premier League for the first time in 16 years. After being relegated in 2006, he successfully returned to the top-flight and then became manager of Wigan Athletic.
Bruce’s managing career has been filled with highlights, many of which occurred at St. Andrew’s.
However, his most recent record leaves something to be desired. Bruce battled at Newcastle United for two years and was unsuccessful in his return to West Brom.
He was fired in October 2022 and has been out of the game since.
A vital summer awaits.
The outcome of Birmingham City’s management predicament this summer remains uncertain, as previously stated.
Questions about Mowbray’s future must be answered, and until then, it will remain a guessing game. However, one thing is certain: the club must get things right in the coming months.
An immediate return to the Championship is essential, and with a number of players expected to go, appropriate replacements must be signed before the season begins.
Work on recruitment can really begin once a manager is in place, therefore it remains to be seen if Mowbray, Bruce, or another coach takes the helm at the start of the campaign.
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