Birmingham announce Harry Redknapp as manager as crisis-ridden club look to beat the drop

Harry Redknapp will replace Gianfranco Zola at the Birmingham helm, after the club confirmed his appointment on Tuesday morning.

Zola walked out on the St Andrew’s club after defeat to Burton Albion on Monday, leaving the Blues just three points above the drop zone with three games remaining.

Redknapp, 70, will look to rejuvenate a club already on their third boss of the season, after Gary Rowett was sacked by the club in December, when they were seventh in the league.

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A club statement read: “The Club is delighted to announce that Harry Redknapp is Blues new manager.

“The vastly experienced Redknapp has agreed to replace Gianfranco Zola, who resigned on Monday.

“Redknapp has enjoyed notable success as a manager at AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur and QPR.

“Amongst his many achievements, he successfully guided Portsmouth and QPR to promotions to the Premier League and also secured an FA Cup victory with Portsmouth.

“We believe that under the leadership of Redknapp, Blues will enhance their strength and create achievement.”