Birmingham City academy director ‘resigns’ with Laurence Bassini deadline close

Birmingham City’s academy director Paul Williams has reportedly handed in his resignation.

That’s according to Football Insider, which claims that the coach wants out of the Championship club.

The 51-year-old was only appointed in August 2021, with the report stating that he resigned last week.

The news comes with Bassini expected to complete the takeover of Birmingham.

The former Watford chairman was reportedly given a deadline of Friday, July 1, to get a deal done and with that date fast approaching, he looks to be stepping up his efforts in all areas to take ownership of the club.

The Daily Mirror has now reported that Bassini is ‘considering’ making a move for Republic of Ireland assistant manager John Eustace as the Blues new Head Coach - if his takeover is completed.

The controversial businessman was given a deadline of Friday July 1st to get a deal done and with that date fast approaching, he looks to be stepping up his efforts in all areas to take ownership of the club.

Bassini initially identified former QPR boss Mark Warburton as a replacement for Lee Bowyer had a takeover been completed sooner but with time ticking on, the 59-year-old chose to take up a coaching role with West Ham United instead.

According to the report by the Mirror, his attention has now turned to former Coventry, Stoke and Watford midfielder Eustace, who has also recently left his post as assistant manager of QPR.

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