Craig Gardner to become first-team coach at Birmingham

Craig Gardner is to become first-team coach at Birmingham in July once he has retired from playing at the end of the season.

The boyhood Blues fan, who has also played for Aston Villa, West Brom and Sunderland during his 15-season career, has played for City in two spells, chalking up 125 appearances and 16 goals from midfield.

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