John Murtough appointed director of football at Birmingham City

Birmingham City has appointed former Manchester United football director John Murtough as their new director of football. Murtough, 55, has a history in English football and previously held roles at Everton, Fulham, and Coventry City before a stint with Atalanta. He replaces Craig Gardner, who left the club in June. Murtough will officially commence his duties on Monday following Birmingham's Championship match at Cardiff City this weekend, where the team currently holds fourth place after winning three consecutive matches.

• 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Former Man United chief Murtough joins Birmingham