Black is the new Blue
Birmingham have appointed former Coventry manager Eric Black as their new first team coach.
The 40-year-old former Motherwell manager takes over from the sacked Mark Bowen who left St Andrews after a row over a new contract.
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SUBSCRIBEBirmingham have appointed former Coventry manager Eric Black as their new first team coach.
The 40-year-old former Motherwell manager takes over from the sacked Mark Bowen who left St Andrews after a row over a new contract.
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