Middle-east Arab News Opinion | Asharq Al-awsat

Media ID: 55373442
Caption:

A Blackburn fan reflects on another season of woe. (Getty Images)

Fallen Giants: How Nottingham Forest, Birmingham and Blackburn Fell so Far

by Stuart James, Andy Hunter and Daniel Taylor | May 8, 2017 | Sports

London – With three once mighty clubs on the brink of League One, we examine how things got this bad – and what relegation will mean for the future: BIRMINGHAM CITY Why are they in this mess? Simple, really – because of the ludicrous decision to sack Gary Rowett in...

Media ID: 55372433
Caption:

Gianfranco Zola quit his coaching job at Birmingham City last week. (Reuters)

Zola’s Birmingham Blues Show Creative Gifts Can Get Lost in Dugout

by Richard Williams | Apr 25, 2017 | Sports

London – Gianfranco Zola left the manager’s job at Birmingham City last week, the local paper said “with dignity”. His decision acknowledged the implications of supervising only two victories in 24 matches and he was praised for turning up to explain himself...

Media ID: 55372256
Caption:

Harry Redknapp is appointed Birmingham City coach amid its relegation battle. (AFP)

Redknapp Looking forward to Saving Birmingham from Relegation

by Paul Wilson | Apr 23, 2017 | Sports

London – One thing has tended to lead to another at Birmingham City this season and after the unwarranted sacking of Gary Rowett then the ill-advised decision to bring in Gianfranco Zola, there was a certain inevitability about Harry Redknapp being introduced to...