Harry Redknapp named new Birmingham manager after Gianfranco Zola resigned
The 70-year-old former Tottenham, Portsmouth and West Ham boss steps in after Zola quit on Monday. A statement on bcfc.com said: "We believe that under the leadership of Redknapp, Blues will enhance their strength and create achievement." Redknapp's first game in charge is a second City derby with Aston Villa on Sunday.
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GETTY Harry Redknapp has been appointed as Birmingham City's new manager
His last job as manager was with the Jordan national team but he did have a spell as a consultant at Derby County last season. Redknapp has a proven track record in the Championship, earning promotion with QPR and Portsmouth. But he faces a difficult task to preserve their Championship status after yesterday's 2-0 loss at Burton Albion saw the Blues drop to within three points of the relegation zone with three games to go. In his time at St Andrews, Zola won just twice in 24 games after taking over from Gary Rowett.
PA Gianfranco Zola has resigned as Birmingham manager
"I sacked myself. I decided to give in my resignation," said Zola. "I am sorry because I came to Birmingham with huge expectations. Unfortunately, the results have not been good and I take full responsibility. "It is not that I like quitting, but Birmingham deserves better. If I feel I cannot help the players, why stay? If I cannot help the team, it is better I leave and let someone else do that. "I feel very bad and very sorry. We worked with a lot of meaning, but unfortunately it didn't produce the results. It is all very disappointing."