Birmingham City appoint John Murtough as director of football
Birmingham City have named former Manchester United football director John Murtough as their new director of football, succeeding Craig Gardner.
Birmingham City have appointed John Murtough, the former Manchester United football director, as their new director of football. The 55-year-old replaces Craig Gardner, who left St Andrew's in June. Murtough will take up the role on Monday, after Birmingham's Championship fixture at Cardiff City this weekend.
Murtough spent 11 years at Old Trafford before leaving in April 2024. Before joining Manchester United in 2013, he worked for Everton, Fulham and Coventry City and had a spell with the Premier League. His most recent position was in Serie A, as director of global development at Atalanta.
The appointment comes with Birmingham in fourth place in the Championship, having won three consecutive matches since the international break under head coach Chris Davies. The club is US-owned, and Murtough arrives to oversee football operations at a time of strong on-pitch form.
The article did not include any reaction from Murtough, Davies, the Birmingham hierarchy or supporters, and offered no details on the length of his contract or the scope of his responsibilities. It also did not explain the circumstances of Gardner's departure beyond his June exit.
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