Redknapp leaves Birmingham after sixth straight defeat

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup Second Round - Birmingham City vs AFC Bournemouth - Birmingham, Britain - August 22, 2017 Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough

LONDON (Reuters) - Harry Redknapp has left Birmingham City after a run of six successive defeats, the Championship club said following their 3-1 loss to Preston North End on Saturday.

The 70-year-old manager joined Birmingham in April and helped them to avoid relegation with two wins from their final three games, but this season they have picked up only four points and sit 23rd in the standings.