Chris Davies pounces on Tottenham to add another manager to Birmingham City’s staff

Chris Davies has raided former club Tottenham Hotspur to add Nathan Gardiner to his coaching staff at Birmingham City.

Gardiner joined the Blues in the position of assistant first team coach after an 18-year coaching career, 14 of which were spent in the backroom team at Spurs. The 47-year-old’s most recent role at Spurs saw him appointed head of sports science in March after holding first-team roles at Fulham and Charlton Athletic.

Davies has already added experienced coach Ben Petty to his ranks and Gardiner is strengthening his staff. Goalkeeping coach Maik Taylor and Ashley Cole are still in place at the Blues.

The Blues say Gardiner “will assist the performance department to ensure players achieve optimal fitness and conditioning, while working closely with the club’s medical department with a focus on recovery and rehabilitation. His expertise will also help with player loading monitoring and planning and delivery. of preparation before the match”.

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Davies said: “Nathan has extensive experience in fitness and conditioning, having worked at the highest level of English football for the past 18 years, 14 of which were at Spurs where I worked with him.

“In addition to a deep knowledge of loading and periodization, Nathan is an excellent communicator with both players and staff. He is a hardworking and reliable person who has made a positive contribution at every club he has been at.”