Belgium sides Genk and Brugge register an interest in Canada’s highly-rated manager John Herdman… threatening Birmingham’s swoop for the boss who guided the nation to their first World Cup in 36 years
- Birmingham are facing competition from clubs in Belgium for John Herdman
- Genk and Brugge both now have County Durham-born Herdman in their sights
- Canada have continued their impressive rise under the 46-year-old manager
- He guided them to first World Cup in 36 years when they qualified for Qatar
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Birmingham are facing competition from clubs in Belgium for Canada’s highly-rated English manager John Herdman.
Genk and Brugge have County Durham-born Herdman in their sights along with Birmingham after being alerted by the historic job he has done with Canada.
Canada continued their impressive rise under Herdman who steered them to their first World Cup in 36 years when they qualified for Qatar in March.
Birmingham are facing competition from Belgium clubs Genk and Brugge for John Herdman
In doing so he became the first man to lead both a national men’s and women’s team to a World Cup.
The growing interest represents a concern for Canada who will want Herdman, 46, to remain in place for the tournament later this year.
Birmingham have considered Herdman with doubts continuing over the long-term future of manager Lee Bowyer, who is waiting for the club’s ownership situation to become clearer amid their ongoing takeover talk.
Canada have continued their impressive rise under the 46-year-old manager – who guided them to first World Cup in 36 years when they qualified for Qatar in March
Birmingham have considered Herdman with doubts over the long-term future of Lee…
Source : dailymail
