Birmingham City appoint Murtough as director of football
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 13:02 · Archive
Birmingham City have appointed John Murtough, former Manchester United football director, as their new director of football.
Birmingham City have appointed John Murtough as their new director of football, replacing Craig Gardner who departed in June. Murtough, 55, was Manchester United's football director for three years before leaving in April 2024 after 11 years at Old Trafford. He has also worked for Everton, Fulham and Coventry City, and was previously director of global development at Atalanta. He begins his role on Monday, 26 October, following Birmingham's Championship game at Cardiff City.
Murtough will take responsibility for the club's overarching football strategy, working across the men's first team, academy, recruitment, performance, data and football operations. He will work closely with head coach Chris Davies and the existing football leadership team to build on progress already made. His remit spans men's football strategy and identity, recruitment and squad building, and he will oversee continued development of the club's talent pathway.
Birmingham currently sit fourth in the Championship after three consecutive wins since the international break. The club's owner Knighthead is continuing to invest in the club and its plans for the Sports Quarter, described as one of Europe's largest sport-led regeneration projects.
How it is being reported
- Breaking: Birmingham City confirm new director of football as ex-Man United chief joinsBirmingham City have named John Murtough as their new director of footballBirminghamLive · 23 Oct, 12:37
- Former Man United chief Murtough joins BirminghamBirmingham City appoint ex-Manchester United chief John Murtough as director of football.BBC Birmingham And Black Country · 23 Oct, 12:20
In this story: John Murtough · Birmingham City · Manchester United · Craig Gardner · Chris Davies · Atalanta · Knighthead · Cardiff City
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