Birmingham City 44-year-old emerges as contender for vacant Swindon Town role

Birmingham City first team coach Paul Harsley is in contention to replace Ben Garner as manager at Swindon Town, according to TalkSPORT’s Alex Crook.

Mark Kennedy has already left the Blues to take on a new challenge at Lincoln City this summer, and Harsley could do something similar with Lee Bowyer’s men bracing themselves for a difficult season.

The Robins finished sixth in League Two last season and were a spot kick away from Wembley Stadium in their play-off semi final against Port Vale.

Swindon have a come a long way since Clem Morfuni took control of the club last summer, and promotion will certainly be the aim heading into 2022/23.

Alex Crook broke the news regarding Harsley on Twitter this morning.

He wrote: “Birmingham City coach Paul Harsley is a contender for the manager’s job at #STFC.

“One of several young coaches they are looking at.”

Birmingham City coach Paul Harsley is a contender for the manager's job at #STFC. One of several young coaches they are looking at.

— Alex Crook ⚽️