Steve Cotterill wants to take over as Birmingham boss after Harry Redknapp sacking
STEVE COTTERILL is keen to return to Birmingham following Harry Redknapp’s sacking, according to reports.
The ex-Blues coach was expecting to take the manager’s job this season after helping mastermind a survival effort.
Steve Cotterill left Birmingham after helping them to safety last seasonGetty ImagesHarry Redknapp was sacked after six defeats in a rowPA:Empics Sport
He believed Redknapp was going to move into a director of football role and decided to quit the club after the ex-Tottenham boss stayed on.
At the time, he said, “My decision was solely based on being a number two, whereas really I have been a manager for a long time in my own right.”
And following Redknapp’s dismissal, Cotterill is prepared to come back to St Andrew’s.
Brum sit 23rd in the Championship table after six defeats in a row.
Redknapp made 14 new signings over the summer but managed just one league win this season.
The 3-1 defeat at the hands of Preston proved to be the final straw for Blues chiefs.
Harry Redknapp made 14 signings over the summer but struggled to find formPA:Empics SportA 3-1 defeat against Preston proved the last straw for Brum chiefsPA:Empics Sport
Former player Lee Carsley has been named caretaker boss – moving from his role with Birmingham’s development squad.
Birmingham face a tricky trip to Derby at the weekend before hosting Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday.
Sacked Harry Redknapp speaking ahead of Birmingham's home loss to Preston North End
Ex- Middlesbrough chief Aitor Karanka is the bookies' favourite to take over from Redknapp, with Nigel Adkins and Carsley well-backed options.
Alan Pardew and Nigel Pearson are also among the contenders but may not want to take the risk of managing Brum.
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