In Part Two of our exclusive conversation with former Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett, we get into some of the biggest and most controversial moments of his career at St Andrew's.
From his shock dismissal with Blues sitting seventh in the Championship to his emotional return and the heartbreak of relegation, Gary opens up about what REALLY happened behind the scenes.
He reveals the contract offer that left him feeling insulted, the moment he realised he was being sacked, and why he believes Birmingham City made some costly mistakes following his departure.
We also discuss his relationship with the Blues supporters, Gianfranco Zola's appointment, Harry Redknapp, Wayne Rooney, John Eustace and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his return to the club.
⚽ IN THIS EPISODE:
🔹 The truth behind Gary Rowett's controversial Birmingham City sacking
🔹 Why the owners' contract offer felt like a slap in the face
🔹 His reaction when he was told he was leaving St Andrew's
🔹 The appointment of Gianfranco Zola and what happened next
🔹 Birmingham City's spending and recruitment decisions
🔹 Why Gary returned to Blues when the club was fighting relegation
🔹 The disciplinary issues he encountered during his second spell
🔹 That devastating final day when Blues won but were still relegated
🔹 The bottle-throwing incident during his return with Derby County
🔹 His thoughts on John Eustace, Wayne Rooney and modern football management
🔹 Why his first spell managing Blues remains one of the happiest periods of his career
It's a fascinating insight into the realities of football management, loyalty, ambition and the decisions that shaped Birmingham City's recent history.
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And could things have been different had he been given the opportunity to finish what he started?
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