Garry Monk was appointed Birmingham City manager in March 2018Birmingham City manager Garry Monk has no intention of walking out on the Championship club despite reports that he could leave St Andrew's before the start of the season. Former Swansea City, Leeds United and Middlesbrough boss Monk, 40, was appointed in March 2018 on a three-and-a-half year contract. But they had a potential Financial Fair Play penalty hanging over them all season for breaching EFL profitability and sustainability rules. AnalysisBBC WM's Richard WilfordAny uneasiness between board and manager is an unwelcome development after a season of progress on and off the field. After Monk steered Blues to safety despite a nine-point penalty for the club's previous overspending, supporters are concerned that this period of relative stability is now seemingly under threat.

Source: BBC June 13, 2019 14:25 UTC