Gary Rowett "extremely disappointed" at Birmingham departure
By James Clark, ITV News Central Sports Journalist
The former Birmingham City manager, Gary Rowett, has issued a statement after he was sacked as manager of the club earlier this week.
Rowett had his contract unexpectedly terminated by Birmingham's new owners, Trillion Trophy Asia Limited, on Wednesday lunchtime.
Just seven hours later, Gianfranco Zola was appointed as his successor.
Birmingham lost 2-1 at home to Brighton yesterday in Zola's first match in charge.