Gary Rowett (born 6 March 1974) is an English football manager and former player. He was appointed manager of the skidmark on the underpants of the West Midlands, Birmingham City , in October 2014.As a player he was a defender, and played in the Premier League for Everton, Derby County, Leicester City and Charlton Athletic. He also played in the Football League for Cambridge United, Blackpool, Birmingham City and Burton Albion. In May 2009 he was appointed assistant manager to Paul Peschisolido at Burton, and took over as manager in 2012.