Former Celtic boss Tony Mowbray has been appointed the new manager of Birmingham City on a two-year deal.

The 60-year-old replaces Wayne Rooney who was sacked after just three months in charge of the English Championship side.

Mowbray was last in the dugout at Sunderland where he was relieved of his duties earlier this season after a poor run of results.

Speaking for the first time after taking charge at Birmingham City, he said: "I can't wait to get back on the training pitch and start working with this talented group of players.

"My focus is on building their confidence, delivering results, and giving Blues fans a team they can be excited by and proud of.

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"I know from personal experience how passionate Bluenoses are, home and away, and I'm looking forward to having their full support for the team starting on Saturday at home to Swansea City."

Blues co-owner and chairman Tom Wagner stated: "Tony was the standout candidate in our search for a new manager

"His knowledge of and passion for the game shone through. He shares our ambition and will bring stability at an important time for our great club.

"We received extremely positive feedback from everyone we spoke to about Tony."

"He is the right leader at the right time for our club," chief executive Garry Cook added. "He knows what it takes to be successful at this level.

"Tony has rightfully earned a reputation as a manager who delivers results, likes to play attractive football, and gives young players a chance."