Tony Mowbray has been named Birmingham City’s next manager, the club has revealed.
After deciding to part ways with Wayne Rooney last week after just 13 games, the Blues have started looking for a new manager.
Mowbray’s transfer to St Andrew’s was already being discussed at the weekend when Birmingham and Hull City drew 1-1 in the FA Cup third round.
Following his dismissal as Sunderland’s manager last month, a little more than six months after leading the Black Cats to the Championship playoffs, the 60-year-old has remained unemployed.
But Mowbray, who has experience in the Midlands from his time at Coventry City and West Bromwich Albion, now gets the chance to head Birmingham after
Speaking to the club’s official website, Mowbray said: “I am excited to be joining Birmingham City at this time. I can’t wait to get back on the training pitch and start working with this talented group of players.
“My focus is on building their confidence, delivering results, and giving Blues’ fans a team they can be excited by and proud of.
“I know from personal experience how passionate Bluenoses are, home and away, and I’m looking forward to having their full support for the team starting on Saturday at home to Swansea City.”
Chief executive officer Garry Cook added: “We are delighted to welcome Tony Mowbray to Birmingham City. Tony is a widely respected figure in the game and brings a wealth of Championship experience.
“He knows what it takes to be successful at this level. Tony has rightfully earned a reputation as a manager who delivers results, likes to play attractive football, and gives young players a chance.
“He is the right leader at the right time for our club and I know that our supporters will be right behind him and the team.”
While Birmingham have ambitions of promotion to the Premier League, Mowbray arrives at a club that sit in 20th position in the Championship table, just six points above the relegation zone.
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