Steve Cotterill succeeds Harry Redknapp as Birmingham City manager

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Birmingham City have appointed Steve Cotterill as their new manager, the Championship club have announced.

The 53-year-old replaces Harry Redknapp in the St Andrew’s dugout, penning a two-and-a-half-year deal, and will be assisted by Lee Carsley. Redknapp was sacked on 16 September after taking only four points from their opening eight league games.

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