Birmingham City statement Posted: Wed 14 Dec 2016 Author: bcfc.com please log in to view this image The Club has today parted company with Manager Gary Rowett. Gary’s contract, and those of his backroom staff – Kevin Summerfield, Mark Sale, Kevin Poole and Darren Robinson – have been terminated with immediate effect. This has not been an easy decision to make. The Board would like to thank Gary and his backroom staff for their efforts and wish them all the best for the future. Gary came in and immediately stabilised the team amid difficult circumstances and during his tenure improved the Club’s fortunes on the field. He has conducted himself professionally on behalf of the Club at all times and there is a genuine sadness at this course of action. However, new owners Trillion Trophy Asia Limited (TTAL) remains determined to lead the Club to a bright and exciting future. Supporters can rest assured that the decision has been taken with a strategic, long-term view and with the Club’s best interests at heart. An immediate replacement will be sought in order to afford the new manager the time to assess where the existing playing squad needs strengthening. The Board recognises the urgency required given that the transfer window will open at the start of January and funds have been made available. TTAL has been involved with the Club for more than 18 months and has reviewed all playing and non-playing matters during that period. Club Director Panos Pavlakis, on behalf of the Board, said: “Such a parting of the ways is always difficult, particularly so on a personal level as I have worked very closely with Gary and have got to know him well. Our relationship was very strong but in football you can never stand still. "I would ask that our supporters trust our judgement and look forward to and embrace the future as we begin to implement the exciting vision of TTAL.” The Club will be making no further comment at this stage. Birmingham City Board of Directors Read more at http://www.bcfc.com/news/article/20...nos-pavlakis-3468386.aspx#0x7odkTW8VUydimB.99
Rowett was my choice back when we were looking for a new manager. I didn't want Holloway at the time but I'll back him fully nevertheless though.
So they've sacked him with no replacement in mind? They're going the splash the cash in January and look to buy their way out of this division.....good luck with that one. Sounds like it's been lifted from the TF book of how to run a football club....
He would have been a great fit for the club. What a terrible misfortune and timing for us. Oh well ... move on and look for a great result tonight, time for this manager to earn his crust and motivate and guide our team to victory tonight.
Who would be a manager these days with those sort chairmen about, crazy decision & don't suppose the fans are happy.
Feck me.........talk about shafting the manager in situ..........all had to be agreed in advance.......hope Rowett got a huge compensation package from them.....be funny to see them tumble down the table now.
Shabby and unethical way for the #bcfc board to behave, certainly sad for the fans (they're not all thugs)... someone on twitter pointed out Rowell took over in 2014 with them second bottom after losing 0-8 to Bournermouth... leaves in 2016 with the club three points off third place - not exactly a logical sacking. ...and Zola's managerial record? Nothing to shout about... smh...
These tweets seem to sum up things rather well... Pat Murphy ✔@patmurphybbc Well done @BCFC in transforming the feelgood factor into the vitriol of 2 yrs ago in just 24 hrs. Rowett turned the ship around in vain. 7:34 PM - 14 Dec 2016 5858 Retweets 8383 likes Report please log in to view this image Oliver Kay ✔@OliverKayTimes Or, to put it less politely, it looks like another clueless board replacing a good manager with someone they've heard ofhttps://twitter.com/OliverKayTimes/status/809117809494159360 … 7:30 PM - 14 Dec 2016 4747 Retweets 122122 likes
