John O'Shea leaves role as Birmingham City first team coach
John O'Shea has left his role as first team coach of Birmingham City, the club have officially announced.
The Republic of Ireland legend joined the club shortly after his former teammate Wayne Rooney was appointed manager back in October.
But after just 15 games, and only two victories, Rooney was replaced by Tony Mowbury and the Blues have now confirmed that O'Shea has also left the club "by mutual consent".
"Birmingham City can confirm that First Team Coach, John O’Shea, has left by mutual consent," the club posted on their official website.
"The 42-year-old departs after three months at the Football Club. The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks to John for all of his efforts."
And shortly after Birmingham's 2-2 draw with Swansea City on Saturday, Mowbray insisted that O'Shea had left of his own accord.
"John came to see me, John wants to be a football manager somewhere along the line. We had a long chat about it, I tried to persuade him to stay," Mowbray told reporters.
"He's going to go off, spend some time with his family and look for the next opportunity. I wish John all the very best, he's a good man and good company."
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