' Championship Players Furious '

Birmingham City’s players are reportedly furious after their manager Gary Rowett was sacked by the club yesterday afternoon, according to the Birmingham Mail.

Thursday 15th December 2016

The first team were in the midst of a recovery session following their 2-1 win over Ipswich Town, when they were called in by Rowett who informed them of the board’s decision to sack him.

Rowett emphasised to his players that this decision was not his.

The players are thought to be baffled and angry at the decision by new owners Trillion Trophy Asia Group.

This drama comes days before a crucial top of table clash between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove Albion this weekend.

Many players, such as Clayton Donaldson and David Cotterill took to Ywitter to express their disbelief, whilst the club look towards Gianfranco Zola to replace Rowett.

The players are joined in their bewilderment by the rest of the footballing world. It seems nobody can understand why the decision has been made.

Zola now faces the tough task of winning the Birmingham City faithful over, and a loss against Brighton on the weekend could make for a real toxic atmosphere at St Andrew’s.

Must have made zola an offer he couldn't refuse to take on what as been a relatively good period under rowett! Zola must have known there would be a backlash by fans at least.

I can see us passing Birmingham before the end of the season! Crazy decision!