Rowett’s Homecoming: Birmingham Welcomes Interim Manager
Birmingham City has made a surprising move by bringing back their former manager, Gary Rowett, as the interim boss until the end of the season. The decision comes as the club is struggling with poor results in the Championship and is on the verge of relegation. Rowett, who has been working in the media since leaving Millwall in October, has taken charge in the absence of Tony Mowbray, who is currently undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.
Since Mowbray stepped away from his role on February 19th, assistant Mark Venus has been leading the team. However, the team has only managed to secure one point in the six Championship matches since then, leaving them dangerously close to the relegation zone. The club sits just above the bottom three on goal difference alone.
In light of Mowbray’s extended absence, the club has decided to appoint Gary Rowett as the interim manager for the remaining eight games of the season. Rowett’s appointment was influenced by Mowbray himself, who played a role in identifying him as the right person for the job. Co-owner and chairman Tom Wagner expressed confidence in Rowett, stating that he is an experienced leader who has the full support of the club.
This will be Rowett’s third stint at Birmingham City, making him the sixth different manager to lead the team this season. He previously managed the club from October 2014 to December 2016 when he was sacked by the previous owners. Despite being let go while Birmingham City was in a promising position in the Championship, Rowett has proven himself as a capable manager throughout his career.
Rowett’s managerial career began at Burton in 2012 before returning to Birmingham City as manager. He led the team to a 10th place finish in his first season and replicated that performance in the following campaign. However, he was sacked by the club’s new owners in December 2016. He then went on to manage Derby County, leading them to the Championship playoffs in 2018 before resigning to join Stoke City. Unfortunately, his time at Stoke was short-lived as he was sacked after less than eight months in charge. Rowett later took over at Millwall, where he achieved respectable finishes over the past four seasons.
The decision to bring back Rowett is seen as a unique solution to the club’s current crisis. With his extensive knowledge of both the league and the club, Rowett is expected to provide much-needed stability and guidance during this challenging period. His arrival will also relieve the pressure on Mowbray until he returns to work fully recovered.
Birmingham City’s next game will be against QPR after the international break on Friday, March 29th. The team will have eight remaining games in the season to turn their fortunes around and secure their place in the Championship.
In conclusion, Birmingham City has turned to Gary Rowett as their interim manager in hopes of ending their poor run of results in the Championship. Rowett’s previous experience with the club and his knowledge of the league make him a valuable asset in this crisis management situation. With eight games left in the season, Birmingham City will be looking to Rowett to provide the leadership needed to secure their place in the Championship for another season.