Frankie Bunn & John Harbin

Preceded by Iain Dowie

Followed by Chris Coleman

Caretaker Managers 11th February 2008 – 19th February 2008

In February 2008 Iain Dowie was sacked after a defeat at Preston and coach Frankie Bunn and fitness coach John Harbin were put in joint charge. They drew their first game at home to Cardiff City and lost the following Saturday, heavily to West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup 5th Round. Chris Coleman was appointed the following week.

Bunn had been appointed first-team coach at City in February 2007, he returned to his old position as first-team coach following Chris Coleman’s appointment as manager. He left the club in May 2010 after his contract expired.

Harbin had been appointed by Dowie and had been on his staff at in 2 previous jobs after meeting on the coaching staff at Oldham Athletic. After City he linked up with Dowie again at Queens Park Rangers.

From: 11th February 2008
First game: 12th February 2008 v Cardiff City H, Championship, drew 0-0

Until: 19th February 2008
Last game: 16th February 2008 v West Bromwich Albion H, FA Cup 5th Round, lost 0-5

2 games as Caretaker Managers


LgePlWDLFAPtsWin %Pos
2007-08Champ1010001019th
Totals
10100010

FA Cup: 1 game (loss)

Preceded by Iain Dowie

Followed by Chris Coleman