Rowett could return to St. Andrews next weekend

Gary Rowett could be back in the St. Andrews dugout next weekend – albeit the visitors dugout – as Blues take on Nottingham Forest.

Pressure is increasing on Forest manager Philippe Montanier after a poor first half of the season and a third round cup exit at the hands of Wigan this afternoon. Some reports suggest that Forest’s new owners, set to be announced in the coming days, have already lined Rowett up to take the reigns.

While Forest haven’t commented, for obvious reasons, it is thought that Rowett would welcome the job in the East Midlands local to where he lives.

If Forest’s new owners do wield the axe, Rowett will be clear favourite to replace Montanier.