Birmingham City and Alex Neil in talks over managerial vacancy

However, attention quickly turned to planning for a brighter future, with the Blues still having ambitious goals for the coming years despite relinquishing the Championship.

Now, with Mowbray’s exit confirmed, talks have taken place with Alex Neil.

Writing on X, reporter John Percy revealed that Birmingham City have held initial talks with the 42-year-old over their managerial vacancy. The appointment process is ‘still in progress’ however, so it seems the Blues haven’t zeroed in on their main candidate yet.