Birmingham City Unveil Exciting New Role for Former Premier League Star – Fans Won’t Want to Miss This!

Birmingham City Unveil Exciting New Role for Former Premier League Star – Fans Won’t Want to Miss This!

League One pace setters Birmingham City have released a statement confirming the appointment of former Premier League and Championship midfielder Craig Gardner as their new Director of Football.

The 38-year-old has been confirmed by the Blues to be taking over the running of both the Men’s team and the Academy in his new role, stepping up from Technical Director.

He has held his previous role since June 2021, where he was responsible for having “overseen the direction of the club’s football strategy, playing identity, recruitment, squad development and performance”.

This new role, gives him greater power to shape the entire club’s footballing side of the business, just a few years after hanging up his boots for good.

What have Birmingham City said about the news?

The club released a statement confirming the appointment, which includes quotes from both Gardner and Interim Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Dale.

“We are thrilled to have appointed Craig to the role of Director of Football here at Blues.” Stated Dale
“Craig has impressed throughout his time at the club, offering his technical advice across all aspects of the football department, specifically our approach to player recruitment.
“His knowledge of the club and the wider footballing landscape has helped to deliver change to Blues’ football operations, and he has forged an important link between the boardroom and the changing room. As a lifelong supporter, and former player, his unquestionable passion, commitment and vision for the future, make him extremely well suited to the position of Director of Football.
“We wish him every success in his new expanded role.”

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