Birmingham announce Mowbray departure

Birmingham City have confirmed that Tony Mowbray has been let go from his job as manager.

The veteran head coach was tasked with keeping the now relegated club in the Championship, but could not stay on the job for long due to health issues.

Birmingham, who sacked John Eustace and Wayne Rooney earlier in the season, now have to rebuild their entire squad following relegation.

Mowbray's departure was confirmed this week, with the club saying in a statement: Birmingham City can confirm that Tony Mowbray has informed the club of his decision to stand down as men's first team manager with immediate effect.

Mowbray, who temporarily stepped away from his on-site management duties in February before taking a formal medical leave of absence in March, has decided to focus on making a full recovery from his surgery and spending time with his family."