Chris Davies has been appointed as the new manager of Birmingham City | News

It comes after Tony Mowbray resigned to focus on his health.

Chris Davies has been appointed manager of the men’s first team at Birmingham City.

Davies has signed a four-year deal and joins the club with immediate effect from Tottenham Hotspur after the two sides agreed compensation.

It comes after Tony Mowbray resigned from the Blues last month to focus on his health.

Davies, 39, has worked at a number of teams including Liverpool, Swansea City and Celtic.

Birmingham City owner and chairman Tom Wagner said: “I am delighted to welcome Chris to the Blues. He is well respected in the game and fulfills our objective of appointing an ambitious and progressive coach.

“He is motivated to help redefine the club, its culture and its playing identity. From our first meeting, it was clear that we were aligned in values ​​and shared ambition for the Blues. Chris will thrive in the high performance environment that is created at the Club He wants to be at Birmingham City and is committed to winning.”

Birmingham City Chief Executive Garry Cook said: “Chris is an outstanding coach and person who will be instantly enjoyed by our playing staff and supporters. The goal was to identify a progressive coach, one who has demonstrated the ability to build teams and improve players on the team. Chris has done this at top clubs, being part of championship, cup and promotion winning teams, working with world class players and managers.

“It’s a perfect fit for the Blues. He is a meticulous planner with an insatiable appetite for work. Known for his excellent people management skills, he will now focus on building a championship-ready team in League 1. He is the manager we wanted. Blues is the club he wanted. We are very excited that he is here.”

Birmingham City Manager Chris Davies said: “I am proud and honored to be the Manager of Birmingham City. As soon as I spoke with Tom, Garry, Tom Brady and other members of the board, it was clear to me how passionate and committed the board and the entire football management team are to bringing success to this club.

“It is a club with an ambition that mirrors mine and a plan to make it a reality. It’s such an exciting time to be at the Blues. I can’t wait to get started, meet everyone at the Club and talk to our supporters. I will give everything 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.”

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