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Gary Rowett drops hint about management future and makes ‘quite hard’ admission

The former Birmingham City boss is currently out of the game after leaving Leicester City at the end of last season

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:29 PM
Gary Rowett drops hint about management future and makes ‘quite hard’ admission
Key Things to Know
  • Gary Rowett admitted that continuously taking short-term Championship firefighting roles is quite hard.
  • Rowett expressed an interest in leading a long-term project where he can build and develop a team.
  • The 52-year-old is currently without a club after departing Leicester City at the end of last season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett has hinted he wants to step away from short-term Championship roles to take on a long-term building project. Speaking on talkSPORT, the 52-year-old manager admitted that taking on repetitive firefighting roles in the division has become quite hard after experiencing two relegations across recent seasons.

Rowett is currently without a club after leaving Leicester City at the conclusion of last season. Over his 14-year managerial career spanning 604 matches, Rowett has managed seven different Championship teams, including interim spells at Birmingham City and Leicester City, as well as stints with Oxford United, Millwall, Stoke City, Derby County, and Burton Albion.

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