Birmingham City ‘in talks with Scottish manager’ in bid to replace ex-Celtic boss and he could face Rangers first up

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Birmingham City ‘in talks with Scottish manager’ in bid to replace ex-Celtic boss and he could face Rangers first up

BIRMINGHAM CITY could go Scottish in their bid to replace former Celtic boss Tony Mowbray, according to a report.

Former Hoops star and boss exited the Midlands side this week to focus on his recovery from “significant and unexpected surgery.”

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A general view of a Birmingham City flagCredit: PA:Press Association

And that’s left a vacancy at Birmingham City – who are thought likely to face Rangers in a pre-season friendly to honour the passing of Trevor Francis this summer.

And now the Telegraph is reporting that former Hamilton Accies, Preston, Norwich, Stoke City and Sunderland boss Neil could be the man to take over at the helm.

Neil, who has also been linked with the vacancy at Hibs, is one of the most successful serving Scottish managers out there.

Still only 42, he’s been out of top flight management since being sacked by Stoke in December, with the Potteries side languishing in the lower reaches of the Championship.

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Birmingham are desperate to bounce back after being relegated to League One at the end of the season, and promotion specialist Neil could fit the bill.

Neither City or the Gers have officially confirmed the pre-season friendly and the date for the fixture has yet to be confirmed too – but there’s speculation it could take place on Wednesday July 24.

Former Blues boss – and Rangers manager candidate – Gary Rowett is one of the other candidates linked with the role – for a third time.

Former Hull City boss Steve Bruce is another name which has been linked with the post.

That’s the exact first anniversary of the death of Francis – a hero of both clubs.

Birmingham City CEO Garry Cook has also revealed that the Blues plan to unveil a statue in his honour.

‘Annoyed’ Rangers hero Neil McCann rips into Fabio Silva over Tynecastle actions as Ibrox striker told ‘there’s no party time’-

Gers goalkeeper Jack Butland is also a veteran of both clubs, having kicked off his senior career in the Midlands with City.

Rangers‘ pre-season plans are an open book outside that glamour clash versus Man Utd.

The Old Trafford side will ‘host’ the Ibrox men at Scottish Gas Murrayfield,  Edinburgh, on Saturday July 20.

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