Video: Gary Rowett has discussed the task of heading the Blues till the end of the 2023-24 season

He will take command of eight Sky Bet Championship games, with First Team Technical Coaches Paul Robinson and Dave Carolan, while Manager Tony Mowbray is on a formal medical leave of absence until the start of pre-season 2024/25.

The 50-year-old’s first game in command will be at Queens Park Rangers on Friday, March 29, at 3pm, before taking over the home dugout at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park for the match against Preston North End on Monday, April 1, at 3pm.

Rowett spoke with BluesTV at the Birmingham City Elite Performance and Innovation Centre on his return to Birmingham City, and fans can watch the complete interview below.