[gazberg]

Valerian Ismael sacked by Watford.

Tom Cleverly takes over.

[HampshireBaggie]

Just got to focus on ourselves. We’ve got 60 pts and need at least around 74. 14 points from 11 games. Very doable with our fixtures.

[lewisant]

Valerian Ismael sacked by Watford.

Tom Cleverly takes over.

What next for him? He’s racked up so many clubs now in his relatively short managerial career. He lasted a lot longer than most at Watford though!

[gazberg]

What next for him? He’s racked up so many clubs now in his relatively short managerial career. He lasted a lot longer than most at Watford though!

I think he's done. He's failed everywhere but Barnsley.

Watford fans making the same exact comments as every other club he's managed  " one plan, no plan b"   " puts players in wrong positions" etc

I thought Watford would keep him till end of season as can't go up or down realistically but sounds like things were getting toxic there, same as when he got found out here.

[zippyandbungle]

I think he's done. He's failed everywhere but Barnsley.

Watford fans making the same exact comments as every other club he's managed  " one plan, no plan b"   " puts players in wrong positions" etc

I thought Watford would keep him till end of season as can't go up or down realistically but sounds like things were getting toxic there, same as when he got found out here.

So blues then 😃

[Albionic]

So blues then 😃

If he never works again, he shouldn't be skint, should he?
That said he has Stoke written all over him!

[Hull Baggie]

If he never works again, he shouldn't be skint, should he?
That said he has Stoke written all over him!

Maybe they'll go for the Val/Pulis dream team route?

[gazberg]

So blues then 😃

Wherever he goes, losses will follow for me

[gazberg]

Watford win their first game without Val because Val is gone.

Mainly draws elsewhere although Norwich won to take 6th. Hull didn't play, they have Cov next, a draw would be nice there.

[BalisPen]

I don't envy the Blues run in.

Hopefully they won't get sufficient points to stay up and Brady can give it large in the third tier.

[gazberg]

I don't envy the Blues run in.

Hopefully they won't get sufficient points to stay up and Brady can give it large in the third tier.

I've got no issues with the blues, got a few blues mates who are sound as a pound but what their owners did was bloody stupid

[BalisPen]

The wheels have come quickly for Schumacher at Stoke.

It would be brilliant to see them and Blues go down with us helping along the way by beating Stoke  like we beat Blues.

[wbasoprano]

I've got no love for Leeds or Ipswich but I'd be howling if Leicester bottle this 

[BagAlbion123]

I've got no love for Leeds or Ipswich but I'd be howling if Leicester bottle this 

Reminds me of when we almost bottled it Bilic season!

[Albionic]

I've got no love for Leeds or Ipswich but I'd be howling if Leicester bottle this 

God no, we do not want to be playing against Vardy in the play offs

[gazberg]

Gary Rowett close to Blues return until end of season - The Athletic

[gazberg]

Confirmed


Birmingham City FC
@BCFC

The Club can confirm that Manager, Tony Mowbray, will take a formal leave of absence until the start of pre-season 2024/25.

The Club has appointed Interim Manager, Gary Rowett, with immediate effect.

[alex1]

Confirmed


Birmingham City FC
@BCFC

The Club can confirm that Manager, Tony Mowbray, will take a formal leave of absence until the start of pre-season 2024/25.

The Club has appointed Interim Manager, Gary Rowett, with immediate effect.

Good fit. Have always thought Rowett and his football suit Blues.

[gazberg]

Good fit. Have always thought Rowett and his football suit Blues.

Better than Ismael anyway!

[SmethDan]

Gary Rowett close to Blues return until end of season - The Athletic

Wonder whether he'll be (allegedly) tarting his @rris to other teams while looking for better terms from his employers after every win this time around? Suppose he best win a few so we can find out.

[gazberg]

Lewis Cox
@LewisCox_star


EFL on Champ PO dates:

6th v 3rd 1st leg - Sun May 12 (1230)
6th v 3rd 2nd leg - Thu May 16 (8pm)

5th v 4th 1st leg - Mon May 13 (8pm)
5th v 4th 2nd leg - Fri May 17 (8pm)

Champ PO final Sun May 26 KO tbc. #wba

[gazberg]

Wonder whether he'll be (allegedly) tarting his @rris to other teams while looking for better terms from his employers after every win this time around? Suppose he best win a few so we can find out.

It's short term so seems likely.

Saying that rumours on Twitter that Mowbray is done medically, forced retirement basically and won't be back

[gazberg]

pswich Town


@IpswichTown
📰 The Club is delighted to announce a significant investment from US-based private equity firm, Bright Path Sports Partners.

The investment of up to £105million secures a c40% stake and is an exciting step which will further secure the Club’s future.

Full details. ??

[Albionic]

pswich Town


@IpswichTown
📰 The Club is delighted to announce a significant investment from US-based private equity firm, Bright Path Sports Partners.

The investment of up to £105million secures a c40% stake and is an exciting step which will further secure the Club’s future.

Full details. ??

40% =105m, which values Ipswich at £260m 🤔, that valuation makes us a bargain for Mr Patel

[timdon]

40% =105m, which values Ipswich at £260m 🤔, that valuation makes us a bargain for Mr Patel

Note the investment is "up to" £105 million. This could mean anything, but may be (for example) the figure if they get promoted to the Pl and stay there for a couple of seasons.