Birmingham City have named Pep Clotet as their caretaker head coach after parting company with former Swansea and Leeds boss Garry Monk on Tuesday.
Clotet had been working as an assistant under Monk, who was handed the managerial position at St Andrew's 15 months ago.
Monk guided the Blues to a 17th-placed finish in the Championship last term, although they had been in play-off contention before being deducted nine points for a breach of the Football League's profitability and sustainability rules.
A club statement read: "The board of directors believe this to be in the long-term interests of the club. We thank Garry for his efforts and we wish him the best for the future.
"Pep Clotet has been appointed caretaker head coach and the remainder of the coaching and backroom staff - including Sean Rush, Darryl Flahavan, Ryan Needs and James Beattie - stay in place.
"The board of directors are hopeful that over time the team can adopt a fresh and modern footballing philosophy, whilst maintaining the club's core values.
"It is our intention to drive the club forward and challenge for promotion. As part of an overall review of club operations, we will also seek to enhance our recruitment and scouting strategy."
Birmingham can be backed at 10/1 to be promoted from the Championship in 2019/20 while Middlesbrough are 4/1 to go up and Leeds United 15/8.
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Birmingham City have named Pep Clotet as their caretaker head coach after parting company with former Swansea and Leeds boss Garry Monk on Tuesday.
Clotet had been working as an assistant under Monk, who was handed the managerial position at St Andrew's 15 months ago.
Monk guided the Blues to a 17th-placed finish in the Championship last term, although they had been in play-off contention before being deducted nine points for a breach of the Football League's profitability and sustainability rules.
A club statement read: "The board of directors believe this to be in the long-term interests of the club. We thank Garry for his efforts and we wish him the best for the future.
"Pep Clotet has been appointed caretaker head coach and the remainder of the coaching and backroom staff - including Sean Rush, Darryl Flahavan, Ryan Needs and James Beattie - stay in place.
"The board of directors are hopeful that over time the team can adopt a fresh and modern footballing philosophy, whilst maintaining the club's core values.
"It is our intention to drive the club forward and challenge for promotion. As part of an overall review of club operations, we will also seek to enhance our recruitment and scouting strategy."
Birmingham can be backed at 10/1 to be promoted from the Championship in 2019/20 while Middlesbrough are 4/1 to go up and Leeds United 15/8.
Source: bet365.com