HARRY REDKNAPP
Birmingham City have appointed Harry Redknapp as their new
manager following the resignation of Gianfranco Zola.
The Italian was appointed at St Andrew's in December after
the sacking of now-Derby boss Gary Rowett but resigned
after the 2-0 defeat to Burton Albion on Monday which left the
Blues three points above the Sky Bet Championship relegation places.
The club have now confirmed that Redknapp, who at the age of
70 is the oldest manager in the EFL, has replaced Zola, who won just twice in
22 league matches.
Redknapp said the appointment is until the end of the season
but if the Blues avoid relegation then he and the club will talk again. Steve
Cotterill will also be part of the backroom staff.
A statement on the Birmingham website said: "The club
is delighted to announce that Harry Redknapp is Blues new manager.
"The vastly experienced Redknapp has agreed to replace
Gianfranco Zola, who resigned on Monday."
Redknapp started his managerial career with Bournemouth
before spending eight years in charge at West Ham.
He enjoyed two spells in charge at Portsmouth, either side
of a stint at Southampton, and led Pompey to an FA Cup triumph in 2008.
He also led Tottenham to Champions League qualification and
guided Queens Park Rangers to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2014.
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