Birmingham City looked at over a THOUSAND managers in a desperate bid to avoid a repeat of Wayne Rooney’s mistake

BIRMINGHAM CITY believe they have landed a multi-million dollar manager after appointing Spurs assistant head coach Chris Davies as their new manager.

The Blue bosses claim to have run the rule over 1,000 managers and held talks with 40 potential contenders to replace Tony Mowbray, either directly or through their agents.

But after an exhaustive search, they picked 39-year-old assistant Ange Postecoglou, who has 15 years of top-level coaching experience, on a four-year deal.

Davies, who managed Spurs, Liverpool and Celtic alongside Brendan Rodgers and Postecoglou, said: “It’s a club with an ambition that mirrors mine and a plan to make it happen.

“I can’t wait to get started.

“It’s such an exciting time to be at the Blues.

“I will give my all to build an attacking team that reflects this great city and, most importantly, to produce a team that our supporters can be proud of.

“Let’s go.”

Chief Executive Officer Garry Cook said: “Chris is an outstanding coach who has been part of Championship, Cup and promotion winning teams, working with world class players and managers.

“It’s a perfect fit for the Blues.

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“He is the coach we wanted.

“The blue is the club he wanted.

“We’re very excited that it’s here.”

Birmingham were relegated to League One after a disastrous 15-game run under Wayne Rooney.

Manchester United have lost nine of their 15 games in charge, a run that has seen the Blues drop from a promotion chase to relegation.

Rooney has since been announced as the new manager of Plymouth, who have stayed high in the Championship by their skins. teeth.