Sky Bet Championship: Malcolm Crosby wants to be considered for Birmingham job

Birmingham caretaker boss Malcolm Crosby has revealed he wants to take the job full time.

The chief scout has been in charge since Lee Clark left on Monday and oversaw Tuesday's 1-0 defeat at Blackburn.

Burton manager Gary Rowett has been given permission by the Brewers to talk to Birmingham as they hunt for Clark's replacement.

But Crosby has thrown his hat into the ring for the St Andrew's hotseat ahead of Saturday's Sky Bet Championship visit of Bournemouth.

"I am interested, yes, because it's a great club," Crosby told the Birmingham Mail.

"People say it's a big club but, more importantly, it's a good club with good people working in it.

"But if I am going to become the manager at Birmingham I am going to have to start winning a few games - that helps."

Owen Coyle and Mike Phelan are also believed to be on Blues' list and Crosby is prepared to stay in charge for as long as necessary.

"I would think from now into next week, (for the club) to interview people, and give somebody the job," he said.

"I will throw my hat in the ring, but you have got to win a couple of games first.

"It has not been difficult because the people who work in the club, the coaches, the staff, everybody is willing to muck in and help," he added.

"So there are plenty of people there to help us get a team ready for a game."