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Birmingham City sack manager Rowett

Former Birmingham coach Gary Rowett [PHOTO: COURTESY]

Chinese-owned Birmingham City sacked manager Gary Rowett on Wednesday after he spent more than two years in charge, saying the decision had been taken for long-term strategic reasons.

The English Championship (second-tier) side are seventh in the standings after beating Ipswich Town 2-1 on Tuesday, with former City defender Rowett, 42, in charge since October 2014.

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