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Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season – August 2024

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here.

Below you will find interviews regarding Blues for August 2024 of the 2024/25 season.  You can see all the months in full here.

August 2024 

Birmingham City 4 – West Bromwich Albion 1: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 3rd of August, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. about the impressive 4-1 win over West Brom. in Birmingham City’s final pre-season clash ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

Birmingham City 4 – West Bromwich Albion 1: Christoph Klarer Interview.

On the 3rd of August, 2024, Christoph Klarer spoke to Blues T.V. about how his goal and assist helped Blues to an imposing 4-1 victory over Championship outfit, West Bromwich Albion.

Birmingham City 4 – West Bromwich Albion 1: Match Highlights.

Extended highlights from Birmingham City’s final pre-season game against West Brom. with an impressive 4-1 victory.

Luke Harris’ First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 4th of August, 2024, Birmingham City midfielder, Luke Harris, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his season-long loan from Premier League side, Fulham.

Birmingham City 1 – Reading 1: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 10th of August, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s 1-1 draw against Reading in Birmingham City’s League One opener.

Birmingham City 1 – Reading 1: Alfie May Interview.

On the 10th of August, 2024, Alfie May spoke to Blues T.V. to talk about scoring his first goal of the season, helping ensure Blues took a point from our opening day clash with Reading.

Birmingham City 1 – Reading 1: Match Highlights.

Extended highlights of Birmingham City’s opening day clash with Reading, as Alfie May’s late penalty secured us a point.

Krystian Bielik Speaks For The First Time As Birmingham City Captain.

On the 11th of August, 2024, Birmingham City midfielder, Krystian Bielik, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss being made Birmingham City Captain, whilst also looking ahead to our season opener against Reading.

Alfon Sampsted’s First Interview With Blues T.V. 

On the 12th of August, 2024, Birmingham City defender, Alfons Stampsted, sat down with Blues T.V. after joining on loan from F.C. Twente.

Charlton Athletic 0 – Birmingham City 1: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 13th of August, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s Round One win over Charlton Athletic, thanks to a stunning strike from Brandon Khela. 

Charlton Athletic 0 – Birmingham City 1: Brandon Khela Interview.

On the 13th of August, 2024, Brandon Khela spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about his 30-yard wonder strike that put Blues through to the Second Round of the League Cup.

Charlton Athletic 0 – Birmingham City 1: Match Highlights.

Extended highlights of Birmingham City’s 1-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, as a Brandon Khela wonder strike sends us through to Round Two of the League Cup.

Wycombe Wanderers 2 – Birmingham City 3: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 17th of August, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s goals from Alfie May, Luke Harris and Willum Willumsson that saw Blues make it back-to-back away wins. 

Wycombe Wanderers 2 – Birmingham City 3: Luke Harris Interview.

On the 17th of August, 2024, Luke Harris spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about his close range finish that helped Blues to a big three points in High Wycombe.

Wycombe Wanderers 2 – Birmingham City 3: Match Highlights. 

Taylor Gardner-Hickman’s First Interview With Blues T.V. 

On the 23rd of August, 2024, Birmingham City midfielder, Taylor Gardner-Hichman, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his move from Bristol City.

Cue & A With Taylor Gardner-Hickman

On the 23rd of August, 2024, Birmingham City midfielder, Taylor Gardner-Hichman, made his way through a frame of balls on the pool table, whilst answering some quickfire questions with Blues T.V.

Leyton Orient 1 – Birmingham City 2: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 24th of August, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s latest away day win, this time over Leyton Orient, courtesy of Keshi Anderson and Alfie May.

Leyton Orient 1 – Birmingham City 2: Keshi Anderson Interview.

On the 24th of August, 2024, Keshi Anderson spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s  2-1 win against Leyton Orient, as well as scoring his first goal in the royal blue.

Leyton Orient 1 – Birmingham City 2: Match Highlights.

Extended highlights of Birmingham City’s win over Leyton Orient, as goals from Keshi Anderson and Alfie May continued our unbeaten start to the season.

Ben Davies’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 26th of August, 2024, Birmingham City defender, Ben Davies, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his season long loan from Rangers.

Birmingham City 0 – Fulham 2: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 27th of August, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham in Round Two of the League Cup. 

Birmingham City 0 – Fulham 2: Ryan Allsop Interview.

On the 27th of August, 2024, Ryan Allsop spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham in Round Two of the League Cup.  

Birmingham City 0 – Fulham 2: Match Highlights.

Highlights of Birmingham City’s 2-0 defeat to Fulham in Round Two of the League Cup.  

Lyndon Dyke’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 28th of August, 2024, Birmingham City forward, Lyndon Dykes, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his arrival from Queens Park Rangers. 

Scott Wright’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 30th of August, 2024, Birmingham City midfielder, Scott Wright, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his Deadline Day signing from Rangers.

Jay Stansfields’s Deadline Day Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 30th of August, 2024, Birmingham City forward, Jay Stansfield, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his permanent move back to Blues.

Birmingham City 2 – Wigan Athletic 1: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 31st of August, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about Birmingham City’s dramatic win over Wigan Athletic.

Birmingham City 2 – Wigan Athletic 1: Scott Wright Interview.

On the 31st of August, 2024, Scott Wright spoke to Blues T.V. to discuss about his late winner to ensure Blues took all three points against Wigan Athletic.

Birmingham City 2 – Wigan Athletic 1: Match Highlights.

Extended highlights of Birmingham City’s 2-1 win over Wigan Athletic, after Scott Wright’s stoppage-time winner continued our unbeaten league run.

All Other Videos For The 2024/25 Season

June 2024.

July 2024.

September 2024.

October 2024. 

November 2024.

December 2024.

January 2025.

February 2025.

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season.  

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: News For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis.

Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies.

Notes And Links

The Birmingham City Club logo shown at the top of this page is the copyright of Birmingham City F.C. and came from their social media pages.  

 

Birmingham City F.C. – Official website.  

Birmingham City on Facebook  – Official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – Official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on Instagram – Official Instagram page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – Official YouTube page.

Blues Store  – Official club store website.

Birmingham City Foundation – Official website.

Nike – Official website.

Undefeated – Official website. 

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here.

Below you will find interviews regarding Blues for July 2024 of the 2024/25 season.  You can see all the months in full here.

July 2024

Lukas Jutkiewicz’s Interview With Blues T.V.

Lukas Jutkiewicz’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 1st of July, 2024,  Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz sat down with Blues T.V. to reveal his delight at signing a new contract at Birmingham City.

This is such a pleasing video to watch.

Alfie May’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City striker Alfie May sat down with Blues T.V. to reveal all the details about his move from Charlton Athletic. 

Taylor Dodd’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City central defender Taylor Dodd sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

O’Shea Eliss’ Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City midfielder O’Shea Ellis sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Daniel Isichei’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City winger Daniel Isichei sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Will O’Sullivan’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City goalkeeper Will O’Sullivan sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Stoyan Pergelov’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City’s Stoyan Pergelov sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Alvaro Ruiz Rente’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City winger Alvaro Ruiz Rente sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Oliver Sayer’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City goalkeeper Oliver Sayer sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Zach Willis’ Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City defender Zach Willis sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Cameron Eubank’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City midfielder Cameron Eubank sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Godfred Boakye’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City defender Godfred Boakye sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Menzi Mazwi’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City midfielder Menzi Mazwi sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Frank Tattum’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City striker Frank Tattum sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Ben Wodskou’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 3rd of July, 2024,  Birmingham City forward Ben Wodskou sat down with Blues T.V. to speak about signing his first professional contract at Birmingham City.

Romelle Donovan’s Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 5th of July, 2024, Birmingham City forward, Romelle Donovan, spoke to Blues T.V. about his rise through the Academy, First Team debut and playing for England Under-18s.

Emil Hannson’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 5th of July, 2024, Birmingham City winger Emil Hansson, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his move from Heracles Almelo and explained why the prospect of playing English football excites him so much.

Mike Scott’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 9th of July, 2024, Birmingham City’s new Head of Coaching, Mike Scott, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his appointment and give an insight into what his job will entail, talking through at length the continuation of a clear pathway from youth and development football into the senior game.

Ben Petty’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 11th of July, 2024, Birmingham City’s Men’s First Team Assistant Manager, Ben Petty, spoke to Blues T.V. for the first time since joining the Club in June. 

Krystian Bielik’s interview With Blues T.V.

On the 13th of July, 2024, Krystian Bielik sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his new contract, keeping him at the Club until at least 2027.

Alex Cochrane’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 16th of July, 2024, Birmingham City left-back, Alex Cochrane, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his move from Heart of Midlothian.

SC Paderborn 07 5 – Birmingham City 0: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 13th of July, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. after Birmingham City’s pre-season clash with SC Paderborn.  

Solihull Moors 0 – Birmingham City 3: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 17th of July, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. after Birmingham City’s 3-0 win over Solihull Moors to clinch The Arthur Cup.

Solihull Moors 0 – Birmingham City 3: Alfie May Interview.

On the 17th of July, 2024, Alfie May chats to Blues T.V. after getting his first goal in the Royal Blue.

Solihull Moors 0 – Birmingham City 3: Match Highlights.

Highlights from Blues’ win over Solihull Moors on the 17th of July, 2024.  Goals from Alfie May, Koji Miyoshi and Lukas Jutkiewicz saw Blues clinch The Arthur Cup. 

Willum Willumsson’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 19th of July, 2024, Willum Willumsson, sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his move from Go Ahead Eagles and explain why he wanted to join Chris Davies’ Birmingham City.

Christoph Klarer’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 20th of July, 2024,  Birmingham City’s newest recruit, Christoph Klarer, revealed why St. Andrew’s was the perfect place for him at this stage of his career.

Shrewsbury Town 0 – Birmingham City 2: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 20th of July, 2024, Blues boss Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. after his side made it back-to-back wins in pre-season.

Shrewsbury Town 0 – Birmingham City 2: Lukas Jutkiewicz Interview.

On the 20th of July, 2024, Lukas Jutkiewicz spoke to Blues T.V. and reacted to Birmingham City’s 2 – 0 win over Shrewsbury Town and talked through his second goal in two games.

Shrewsbury Town 0 – Birmingham City 2: Match Highlights.

Highlights from Blues’ pre-season trip to Shrewsbury, as goals from Jordan James and Lukas Jutkiewicz made it back-to-back wins for Chris Davies’s side.  

A Catch-Up With Tom Wagner And Garry Cook.

On the 24th of July, 2024, Blues T.V. spoke to Birmingham City’s Owner and Chairman, Tom Wagner and Chief Executive Officer, Garry Cook to discuss a range of topics, including…   

The last 12 months.

Stadium upgrades and improvements.

Improvement to both the Men’s and Women’s playing squads.

Record season ticket sales.

Working towards Category One status in the Academy.

Birmingham City 2 – Rangers 1: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 24th of July, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V about an own goal and a strike from Alfie May that led to an impressive 2-1 victory over Rangers.

Birmingham City 2 – Rangers 1: Ethan Laird Interview.

On the 24th of July, 2024, Ethan Laird spoke to Blues T.V. after a fine individual and team performance resulted in a 2-1 victory over Rangers. 

Birmingham City 2 – Rangers 1: Match Highlights.

Highlights from Blues’ pre-season game against Rangers with an own goal from James Tavernier and a goal from Alfie May making it three wins in a row for Chris Davies’s side.  

Marc Leonard’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

On the 25th of July, 2024,  Birmingham City’s brand new signing, Marc Leonard, sits down with BluesTV to discuss why this was the Club for him, given the demand for his signature. 

Walsall 0 – Birmingham City 1: Chris Davies Interview.

On the 27th of July, 2024, Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. about a 1-0 victory over Walsall and the close-range strike from Alfie May that made it four wins in a row for Blues.

Walsall 0 – Birmingham City 1: Bailey Peacock-Farrell Interview.

On the 27th of July, 2024, Bailey Peacock-Farrell spoke to Blues T.V. about Birmingham City’s latest pre-season win over Walsall.

All Other Videos For The 2024/25 Season

June 2024.

August 2024.

September 2024.

October 2024.

November 2024.

December 2024.

January 2025.

February 2025.

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season.  

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: News For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis.

Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies.

Notes And Links

The Birmingham City Club logo shown at the top of this page is the copyright of Birmingham City F.C. and came from their social media pages.  

 

Birmingham City F.C. – Official website.  

Birmingham City on Facebook  – Official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – Official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on Instagram – Official Instagram page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – Official YouTube page.

Blues Store  – Official club store website.

Birmingham City Foundation – Official website.

Nike – Official website.

Undefeated – Official website. 

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here.

Below you will find interviews regarding Blues for June 2024 of the 2024/25 season.  You can see all the months in full here.

June 2024

Chris Davies’ First Interview With Blues T.V.

New Blues manager Chris Davies discusses his recent appointment.

On the 10th of June, 2024, new Blues manager Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. for the first time.

This is a great interview.  He is great to listen to, clear, articulate and knows what he is talking about, like Tom wagner, and he is going to fit in nicely with Wagner’s project.

Behind-The-Scenes Of Chris Davies’ First Day As Birmingham City Manager

Go behind-the-scenes with Chris Davies on his first day as Blues manager.

On the 10th of June, 2024 Davies took a closer look at the Elite Performance and Innovation Centre, as well as St. Andrew’s. 

Getting To Know Chris Davies

Chris Davies talks about his appointment as the new Birmingham City manager.

On the 14th of June, 2024, new Blues manager Chris Davies spoke to Blues T.V. about the following:

His own playing career.

His coaching experiences to date.

Working under Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers. 

His planned approach to management.

The importance of the fans.

His matchday fit plans.

This is another great interview with Davies.  After listening to this it is plain to see that things are on the up at Birmingham City, and about time to.

Ryan Allsop’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

New Blues Goalkeeper Ryan Allsop shared his first words since putting pen to paper for the Blues. 

On the 18th of June, 2024,  Birmingham City’s new goalkeeper,  Allsop sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his move to Birmingham City.

He joined Blues at the right time and I can see him having a bright future with us.  

Brad Mayo’s Interview With Blues T.V.

New Blues Goalkeeper Brad Mayo discusses his new contract and extending his time with the Club to 2026.

On the 19th of June, 2024,  Birmingham City goalkeeper Brad Mayo sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his contract extension for Birmingham City.

Mayo is a quality young goalie.  It is great news he is staying with us. 

Bailey Peacock-Farrell’s First Interview With Blues T.V.

New Blues Goalkeeper, Bailey Peacock-Farrell, gives an insight into his playing style and reveals why he chose to join Blues, despite interest elsewhere in his services. 

On the 30th of June, 2024,  Birmingham City’s new goalkeeper,  Peacock-Farrell sat down with Blues T.V. to discuss his move to Birmingham City.

He joined Blues at the right time and I can see him having a bright future with us. 

Watch the video here. 

Other Videos For The 2024/25 Season  

July 2024.

August 2024.

September 2024.

October 2024.

November 2024.

December 2024.

January 2025.

February 2025.

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season.  

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: News For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis

Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies.

Notes And Links

The Birmingham City Club logo shown at the top of this page is the copyright of Birmingham City F.C. and came from their social media pages.  

Birmingham City F.C. – Official website.  

Birmingham City on Facebook  – Official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – Official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on Instagram – Official Instagram page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – Official YouTube page.

Blues Store  – Official club store website.

Birmingham City Foundation – Official website.

Nike – Official website. 

Undefeated – Official website.  

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here.

Below you will find videos including interviews and match highlights regarding Blues, Friendly games, League One games and Cup games for the 2024/25 season including pre-season.

I have put them in monthly categories to avoid overloading this page with too many videos which will only make things slow for us all.  Just click on the month you wish to see.

June 2024

Click here to see videos for June 2024 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season.

July 2024

Click here to see videos for July 2024 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season.

August 2024

Click here to see videos for August 2024 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season and season.

September 2024

Click here to see videos for September 2024 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season and season.

October 2024

Click here to see videos for October 2024 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season and season.

November 2024

Click here to see videos for November 2024 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season and season.

December 2024

Click here to see videos for December 2024 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season and season.

January 2025

Click here to see videos for January 2025 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season and season.

February 2025

Click here to see videos for February 2025 regarding Birmingham City’s pre-season and season.

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: News For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Summer Transfers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies.

Notes And Links

The Birmingham City Club logo shown at the top of this page is the copyright of Birmingham City F.C. and came from their social media pages.  

 

Birmingham City F.C. – Official website.  

Birmingham City on Facebook  – Official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – Official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on Instagram – Official Instagram page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – Official YouTube page.

Blues Store  – Official club store website.

Birmingham City Foundation – Official website.

Nike – Official website.

Undefeated – Official website. 

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Birmingham City: Summer Transfers For The 2024/25 Season

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here. 

The summer transfer market finished with Chris Davies adding  seventeen players to the Blues squad to strengthen us in all departments.  Thirteen of those are on a full contract and four are loan signings.  20 players left the club. 

Welcome to all of the lads joining  Birmingham City and good luck to all those that have left.

After last season Blues needed a good clear out and better players brought in.  We certainly got that.

This is going to be a very entertaining season ahead, which will HOPEFULLY end with us as champions or runners up, either way promotion is the number one priority and the class of the new players added to the first team mean we have a brilliant chance indeed.

Summer Transfers: 2024/25 Season 

Click on the links below to find out more about the players.

Click here to see our full first-team squad for the 2024/25 season.

Birmingham City's Summer Transfers
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Birmingham City’s Summer Transfers.

Players In

Goalkeepers

Ryan Allsop from Hull City.

Ryan Allsop
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Ryan Allsop.

Read more about Allsop here.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell from Burnley.

Bailey Peacock-Farrell
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Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

Read more about Peacock-Farrell here.

Defenders 

Christoph Klarer from Darmstadt 1898.

Christoph Klarer
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Christoph Klarer.

Read more about Klarer here.

Alex Cochrane from Hearts of Midlothian.

Alex Cochrane
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Alex Cochrane.

Read more about Cochrane here.

Alfons Sampsted from F.C. Twente (On Loan).   

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Alfons Sampsted.

Read more about Sampsted here.

Ben Davies from Rangers (On Loan).   

Ben Davies
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Ben Davies.

Read more about Davies here. 

Midfielders 

Marc Leonard from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Marc Leonard
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Marc Leonard.

Read more about Leonard here.

Willum Willumsson from Go Ahead Eagles.

Willum Thor Willumsson
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Willum Willumsson.

Read more about Willumsson here.

Taylor Gardner-Hickman from Bristol City (On Loan). 

Taylor Gardner-Hickman
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Taylor Gardner-Hickman.

Read more about Gardner-Hickman here.

Tomoki Iwata from Celtic.

Tomoki Iwata
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Tomoki Iwata.

Read more about Iwata here. 

Luke Harris from Fulham (On Loan). 

Luke Harris
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Read more about Harris here. 

Scott Wright from Rangers.

Scott Wright
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Scott Wright.

Read more about Wright here.  

Forwards

Emil Hansson from Heracles Almelo.

Emil Hansson
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Emil Hansson.

Read more about Hansson here. 

Alfie May from Charlton.

Alfie May
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Alfie May. 

Read more about May here. 

Jay Stansfield from Fulham.

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Jay Stansfield.

Read more about Stansfield here. 

Ayumu Yokoyama from Sagan Tosu.

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Ayumu Yokoyama.

Read more about Yokoyama here. 

Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers.

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Lyndon Dykes.

Read more about Dykes here. 

Players Out

Here is a list of all the players out:

John Ruddy released and went to Newcastle United.

Neil Etheridge released and went to Buriram United.

Marc Roberts released and went to Barnsley.

Ivan Sunjic released and went to Pafos F.C.

Marcel Oakley released.

Gary Gardner released and went to Cambridge.

Tate Campbell released and went to Hereford.

Scott Hogan released.

Alex Pritchard went to Sivasspor.

Junior Dixon loaned out to Boreham Wood.

Ben Beresford loaned out to Kidderminster Harriers.

Jordan James went to Stade Rennais F.C.

Emmanuel Longelo loaned out to Cambridge United.

Tommy Fogarty loaned out to Dunfermline.

Juninho Bacuna  went to Al-Wehda.

Siriki Dembele went to Oxford United.

George Hall loaned out to Walsall Town.

Koji Miyoshi went to VfL Bochum.
 
Romelle Donovan loaned out to Burton Albion.

Tyler Roberts loaned out to Northampton Town.

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: News For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis. 

Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies. 

Notes And Links

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Wikipedia content is subject to change.

Birmingham City F.C. – Official website.  

Birmingham City on Facebook  – This is their official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – This is their official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – This is their official YouTube page.

Blues Store Online – Birmingham City’s official club store online.

Blues News KRO on Facebook – This is their official Facebook page.

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Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review

There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.  I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here. 

You can see all of my posts relating to our 2023/24 Season here.

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Birmingham City’s 2023/24 Season in Review.

On Friday the 28th of June, 2024, Blues released their review of the 2023/24 Season. 

Key Moments From The 2023/24 Season

The 2023/24 Review of the Year document was created to capture many of the key moments from the last 12 months and what a difference those 12 months have made. 

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Upgrading of St. Andrew’s.

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Club’s first-ever Open House events.

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Relaunch of the club’s official charity. 

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Biggest Men’s home attendance in more than seven years. 

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Launch of the official supporter’s clubs. 

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Announcement for plans of a sports quarter in East Birmingham. 

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Under 18’s win the P.D.L. National Final. 

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New bespoke deal agreed with Nike.

On Thursday the 13th of July 2023, Knighthead Capital Management L.L.C, through Shelby Companies Limited, took responsibility for all operations of the Club and it is important not to lose sight of the progress that has been made and the lessons learned.  It has been quite a year, on and off the pitch. 

Tom Wagner, Garry Cook et al. have done wonders for Blues since their arrival and have developed a bond between the club and fans that has sadly been missing since the takeover of Carson Yeung and Grandtop International Holdings Limited back in July, 2007.

Despite us being relegated to League One at the end of the 2023/24 season, there is a true sense of belief, hope and positiveness for the 2024/25 season that Blues fans have not felt for a LONG TIME. 

Now, AT LAST, we can look forward to the glory days of Premiership football with owners who care about Birmingham City and its supporters for once.  

You can check out the full 2023/24 review and download the document here.  It comes in P.D.F. format.  If you don’t have a P.D.F. reader you can download one from here. 

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: Summer Transfers For The 2024/25 Season.  

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis.  

Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies.

Notes And Links

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Birmingham City F.C. – Official website.  

Birmingham City on Facebook  – This is their official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – This is their official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – This is their official YouTube page.

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here.

Below you will find all Pre-Season, League One and Cup fixtures, results and goal scorers for the 2024/25 season and related videos.  Results are shown in red.  

Fixtures are subject to change and those changes will be noted on this page.  

2024/25 Pre- Season Fixtures And Results

Men’s pre-season tour in Austria from Monday the 8th of July to Sunday the 14th of July:  Saturday the 13th of July at Pendlingstadion, Austria.  Kick-off 3:00 p.m.

SC Paderborn 07 5 – Birmingham City 0. 

Watch Chris Davies’ interview here.

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The Arthur Cup: Wednesday the 17th of July at the Armco Arena, Solihull.  Kick-off 7:00 p.m.

Solihull Moors 0 – Birmingham City 3 (May, Myoshi and Jutkiewicz).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfie May’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.

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Saturday the 20th of July at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury.  Kick-off 3:00 p.m.

Shrewsbury Town 0 – Birmingham City 2 (James and Jutkiewicz).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Lukas Jutkiewicz’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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Trevor Francis Memorial Match: Wednesday the 24th of July (kick-off 7.45 p.m.) at St. Andrew’s, Birmingham.

Birmingham City 2 – Rangers 1 (Tavernier own goal and May).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ethan Laird’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

Click here for A Tribute To Trevor Francis.

Read more about Trevor Francis here.

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Saturday the 27th of July at Bescot Poundland Stadium, Walsall.  Kick-off 1:00 p.m.

Walsall 0 – Birmingham City 1 (May).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Bailey Peacock Farrell’s Interview here.

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Saturday the 27th of July at The EBB Stadium at The Recreation Ground, Aldershot.  Kick-off 2:00 p.m.

Aldershot Town 3 – Birmingham City 1 (Anderson).

Watch Ben Petty’s Interview here.

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Saturday the 3rd of August at St. Andrew’s, Birmingham.  Kick-off 3:00 p.m. 

Birmingham City 4 – West Bromwich Albion 1 (May [2], Klarer and Willumsson).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Christoph Klarer’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

2024/25 Season Fixtures And Results

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures (subject to change).

August 2024

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: August (subject to change).

League One: Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 5:30 p.m.

Birmingham City 1 – Reading 1 (May 87th minute). 

For our current league table position click here.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfie May’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.  

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League Cup First Round: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 at The Valley, London.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Charlton Athletic 0 – Birmingham City 1 (Khela 32nd minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Brandon Khela’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.  

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League One: Saturday the 17th of August, 2024 at Adams Park, Wycombe.

Wycombe Wanderers 2 – Birmingham City 3 (May 31st minute, Harris 68th minute and Willumsson 82nd minute).

For our current league table position click here.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Luke Harris’ Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.  

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League One: Saturday, August 24th, 2024 at Gaughan Group Stadium, London.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Leyton Orient 1 – Birmingham City 2 (Anderson 7th minute and May 20th minute).

For our current league table position click here.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Keshi Anderson’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.  

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League Cup Second Round: Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 8:00 p.m.

Birmingham City  0 – Fulham 2.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ryan Allsop’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.  

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League One: Saturday, August 31st, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 – Wigan Athletic 1 (May 18th minute and Wright 91st minute).

For our current league table position click here.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Scott Wright’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.

September 2024

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: September (subject to change).

E.F.L. Trophy Southern Section Group A: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m. 

Birmingham City 1 –  Walsall 1 (Penalties 3 – 4) (Klarer 84th minute.  Penalties scored by Bielik, Juktkiewicz and Stansfield).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Christoph Klarer’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.

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League One: Saturday, September 7th, 2024 at St. James Park, Exeter.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Exeter City v Birmingham City.

MATCH POSTPONED.

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League One: Monday, September 16th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 3 – Wrexham A.F.C. 1 (Stansfield 21st minute and 51st minute and Iwata 59th minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Jay Stansfield’s Interview here.

Watch Alex Cochrane Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.

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League One: Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham.  Kick-off at 8:00 p.m.

Rotherham United 0 – Birmingham City 2 (Iwata 13th minute and Stansfield 22nd minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ben Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.

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League One: Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 3 – Peterborough United 2 (Willumsson 24th minute, Wallin 49th minute own goal and Bielik 66th minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Krystian Bielik and Christoph Klarer’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.

October 2024

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: October (subject to change).

League One: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Birmingham City 1 – Huddersfield Town 0 (May 63rd minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfie May’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here.   

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League One: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 at The Valley, London.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Charlton Athletic 1 – Birmingham City 0.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alex Cochrane’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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E.F.L. Trophy Southern Section Group A: Tuesday, October 8th, 2024 at Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury.  Kick-off at 7:30 p.m.

Shrewsbury Town 0 – Birmingham City 4 (Wright 8th minute and 38th minute, Iwata 29th minute and Hansson 71st minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Scott Wright’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City v Cambridge United.

MATCH POSTPONED.

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League One: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at LNER Stadium, Lincoln.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Lincoln City 1 – Birmingham City 3 (Anderson 14th minute and 79th minute and Willumsson 52nd minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ryan Allsop’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 – Bolton Wanderers 0 (Iwata 3rd minute and Stansfield 86th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ben Davies’ Interview here. 

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, November 26th, 2024 at One Call Stadium, Mansfield.  Kick-off at 12:30 p.m.
 
Mansfield Town 1 –  Birmingham City 1 (Willumsson 10th minute).


Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Willum Willumsson’s Interview here. 

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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E.F.L. Trophy Southern Section Group A: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m. 

Birmingham City 7 –  Fulham Under-21’s 1 (Stansfield 17th minute and 43rd minute, Yokoyama 54th minute and 74th minute, May 59th minute, Anderson 94th minute and Dykes 96th minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Marc Leonard’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

November 2024

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: November (subject to change).

F.A. Cup First Round: Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at the VBS Community Stadium, South London.  Kick-off at 12:30 p.m. 

Sutton United 0 – Birmingham City 1 (Willumsson 35th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Christoph Klarer’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 1 – Northampton Town 1 (Stansfield 55th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ethan Laird’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, October 16th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City v Stevenage.

MATCH POSTPONED.

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League One: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 at The Croud Meadow, Shrewsbury.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Shrewsbury Town 3 – Birmingham City 2 (Iwata 44th minute and Stansfield 76th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Jay Stansfield’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 at St. James Park, Exeter.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Exeter City 0 – Birmingham City 2 (Iwata 11th minute and Stansfield 82nd minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alex Cochrane’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

December 2024

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: December (subject to change).

F.A. Cup Second Round: Sunday, December 1st, 2024 at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.  Kick-off at 1:00 p.m.

Blackpool 1 –  Birmingham City 2 (Dykes 5th minute and Jutkiewicz 23rd minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Lyndon Dyke’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 – Stockport County 0 (May 26th and 35th minutes).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfie May’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at Oakwell, Barnsley.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Barnsley 0 –  Birmingham City 2 (Stansfield 60th and 79th minutes).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Jay Stansfield’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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E.F.L. Trophy Second Round: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at St. James Park, Exeter.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Exeter City 1 – Birmingham City 2 (Harris 21st minute and Anderson 77th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Taylor Gardner-Hickman’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 –  Bristol Rovers 0 (Buchanan 6th minute and Stansfield 36th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Lee Buchanan’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at Broadfield Stadium, Crawley.  Kick-off at 8:00 p.m.

Crawley Town 0 – Birmingham City 1 (Stansfield 80th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Keshi Anderson’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Thursday, December 26th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 – Burton Albion 0 (Stansfield 26th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Willum Willumsson’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Sunday, December 29th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 0 – Blackpool 0.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ryan Allsop’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

January 2025

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: January (subject to change).

League One: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at Edgeley Park, Stockport.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Stockport County 1 – Birmingham City 1 (May 5th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Krystian Bielik’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at The Brick Community Stadium, Wigan.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Wigan Athletic 0 – Birmingham City 3 (May 18th and 30th minutes and Willumsson 62nd minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfie May’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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F.A. Cup Third Round: Saturday, January 11th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham. Kick-off 12:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 –  Lincoln City 1 (Yokoyama 32nd second and Dykes 77th minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Lyndon Dyke’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City v Leyton Orient.

MATCH POSTPONED.

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E.F.L. Trophy Third Round: Tuesday, January 4th, 2025 at The Nigel Eady County Ground, Swindon.  Kick-off at 7:30 p.m.

Swindon Town 1 – Birmingham City 2 (Yokoyama 49th minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfons Sampsted’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, January 18th, 2024 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 1 –  Exeter City 0 (Laird 46th minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ethan Laird’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at SToK Cae Ras, Wrexham.  Kick-off at 8:00 p.m.

Wrexham 1 –  Birmingham City 1 (Dykes 17th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Christoph Klarer’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 at John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield.  Kick-off at 8:00 p.m.

Huddersfield Town 0 –  Birmingham City 1 (Anderson 49th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Keshi Anderson’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

February 2025

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: February (subject to change).

League One: Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 – Rotherham United 1 (Stansfield 53rd and 80th minutes).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Taylor Gardner-Hickman’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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E.F.L. Trophy Quarter-Finals: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 at The Lamex Stadium Stevenage.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Stevenage 0 – Birmingham City 1 (Stansfield 83rd minute). 

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Marc Leonard’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Peterborough United. v Birmingham City.

MATCH POSTPONED.

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F.A. Cup Fourth Round: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham. Kick-off 5:45 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 –  Newcastle United 3 (Laird 1st minute and Iwata 39th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Cristoph Klarer’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Birmingham City 4 – Cambridge United 0 (Stansfield 22nd minute, Bennett Own Goal 28th minute, Dowell 40th minute and Harris 79th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Kieran Dowell’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 1 – Charlton Athletic 0 (Stansfield 22nd minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ben Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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E.F.L. Trophy Semi-Final: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 8:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 – Bradford City 1 (Stansfield 47th minute and Dykes 87th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Lyndon Dykes’ Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Reading 0 – Birmingham City 0.

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alex Cochranes’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 – Leyton Orient 0 (Gardner-Hickman 54th minute and Laird 84th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ethan Laird’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

March 2025

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: March (subject to change).

League One: Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 12.30 p.m.

Birmingham City 1 – Wycombe Wanderers 0 (Gardner-Hickman 54th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Gardner Hickman’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Bolton Wanderers 3 – Birmingham City 1 (Hansson 21st minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Emil Hansson’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, March 8th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 1 – Lincoln City 0 (Dowell 70th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Ryan Allsop’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Birmingham City 2 –  Stevenage 1 (Dowell 26th minute and Paik 46th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfons Sampsted’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at Sixfields Stadium, Northampton.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Northampton Town 1 – Birmingham City 1 (Anderson 47th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Christoph Klarer’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 at Lamex Stadium, Stevenage.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Stevenage v Birmingham City.

MATCH POSTPONED.

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League One: Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 4 – Shrewsbury Town 1 (Davies 26th minute, Laird 60th minute, May 77th and 84th minutes).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Alfie May’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

April 2025

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: April (subject to change).

League One: Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at Memorial Stadium, Bristol.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Bristol Rovers 1 – Birmingham City 2 (Anderson 3rd minute and Stansfield 84th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City 6 –  Barnsley 2 (Stansfield 33rd minute, Davies 47th minute, May 56th minute and 72nd minutes, Dowell 82nd minute and Jutkiewicz 89th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Lukas Jutkiewicz’s Interview here.

Watch Match Highlights here. 

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League One: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at Weston Homes Stadium, Peterborough.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Peterborough United 1 – Birmingham City 2 (May 19th minute and Gardner-Hickman 36th minute).

Watch Chris Davies’ Interview here.

Watch Krystian Bielik’s Interview here.

Watch Alfie May’s Interview here.

Watch Blues Uncut: Unseen Footage Of Birmingham City’s Promotion Celebrations here.

Watch Match Highlights here.

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E.F.L. Trophy Final: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 at Wembley Stadium, London.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m. (Live on Sky Sports)

Birmingham City v Peterborough United.

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League One: Friday, April 18th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City v Crawley Town.

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League One: Monday, April 21st, 2025 at Pirelli Stadium, Burton.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Burton Albion v Birmingham City.

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League One: Thursday, April 24th, 2025 at Lamex Stadium, Stevenage.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Stevenage v Birmingham City.

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League One: Saturday, April 26th, 2025 at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, Birmingham.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Birmingham City v Mansfield Town.

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League One: Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.  Kick-off at 7:45 p.m.

Blackpool v Birmingham City.

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May 2025

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Birmingham City’s 2024/25 Season Fixtures: May (subject to change).

League One: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge.  Kick-off at 3:00 p.m.

Cambridge United v Birmingham City. 

2024/25 Season Goal Scorers

Friendly Games

TOP SCORER: Alfie May  = 5.

Lukas Jutkiewicz= 2.

Keshi Anderson = 1.

Christoph Klarer = 1.

Willum Willumsson = 1.

Koji Myoshi = 1. 

Jordan James = 1. 

League One Games

TOP SCORER: Jay Stansfield = 18.

Alfie May = 15.

Keshi Anderson = 6.

Tomoki Iwata = 5.

Willum Willumsson = 5.

Kieran Dowell = 4.

Ethan Laird = 3.

Taylor Gardner-Hickman = 3.

Ben Davies = 2.

Scott Wright = 1.

Krystian Bielik = 1.

Lee Buchanan = 1.

Lyndon Dykes = 1.

Emil Hansson = 1.

Paik Seung-Ho = 1.

Luke Harris = 1.

Lukas Jutkiewicz = 1. 

Cup Games

TOP SCORER: Jay Stansfield = 5.

Ayumu Yokoyama = 4.

Lyndon Dykes = 3.

Scott Wright = 2.

Lukas Juktkiewicz = 2.

Keshi Anderson = 2.

Tomoki Iwata = 2.

Brandon Khela = 1.

Christoph Klarer = 1.

Krystian Bielik = 1.

Emil Hansson = 1.

Alfie May = 1.

Willum Willumsson = 1.

Luke Harris = 1.

Ethan Laird = 1.

All Games

TOP SCORER: Jay Stansfield = 23 (18 league goals and 5 cup goals).

Alfie May = 21 (5 friendly goals, 15 league goals and 1 cup goal).

Keshi Anderson = 9 (1 friendly goal, 6 league goals and 2 cup goals).

Willum Willumsson = 7 (1 friendly goal, 5 league goals and 1 cup goal).

Tomoki Iwata = 7 (5 league goals and 2 cup goals).

Lyndon Dykes = 5 (1 league goal and 4 cup goals).

Lukas Jutkiewicz = 5 (1 league goal, 2 friendly goals and 2 cup goals). 

Kieran Dowell = 4 (4 league goals).

Ethan Laird = 4 (3 league goals and 1 cup goal.

Ayumu Yokoyama  = 4 (4 cup goals).

Taylor Gardner-Hickman = 3 (3 league goals).

Scott Wright = 3 (1 league goal and 2 cup goals). 

Krystian Bielik = 2 (1 cup goal and 1 league goal).

Luke Harris = 2 (1 cup goal and 1 league goal).

Ben Davies = 2 (2 league goals).

Emil Hansson = 2 (1 cup goal and 1 league goal).

Christoph Klarer = 2 (1 friendly goal and 1 cup goal).

Brandon Khela = 1 (1 cup goal).

Keshi Anderson = 1 (1 cup goal). 

Lee Buchanan = 1 (1 league goal).

Emil Hansson = 1 (1 league goal).

Paik Seung-Ho = 1 (1 league goal).

Luke Harris = 1 (1 league goal).

Jordan James = 1 (1 friendly goal).

Koji Myoshi = 1 (1 friendly goal).

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: News For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Summer Transfers For The 2024/25 Season.  

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis.

Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies.

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Blues Store  – Official club store website.

Birmingham City Foundation – Official website.

Nike – Official website.

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Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2024/25 Season

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a Blue Nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here. 

Following on from relegation last season Blues were left with a very thin squad indeed after the retained and released list was released on the 18th of May, 2024 but I have 100% faith in Tom Wagner, Chris Davies et al that  everything will be alright by the time the new season starts.  It won’t be a hitting the ground running start to the season but things will work out.  I still think it will take two seasons to get out but I hope they prove me wrong.  Nothing would make me more happier.  We have a  young new manager who is hungry to do well and I truly believe he will but everyone has to be patient which is hard for a lot of “fans”.  Time will tell but I’m always the optimistic and I really believe the days of shit football are over for us.

Here are Blues first team players to date. 

Click on the player’s links to read more about them via Birmingham City’s official website and Wikipedia (where available).

First Team Squad: 2024/25 Season 

Goalkeepers

Number 21: Ryan Allsop. 

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Ryan Allsop.

Read more about Allsop here.

Number 45: Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

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Bailey Peacock-Farrell.

Read more about Peacock-Farrell here. 

Number 48: Brad Mayo.

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Brad Mayo. 

Defenders 

Number 2: Ethan Laird.

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Ethan Laird.

Read more about Laird here.

Number 3: Lee Buchanan.  

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Lee Buchanan. 

Read more about Buchanan here.

Number 4: Christoph Klarer. 

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Christoph Klarer. 

Read more about Klarer here.

Number 5: Dion Sanderson (Loaned Out). 

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Dion Sanderson.

Read more about Sanderson here.

Number 6: Krystian Bielik.

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Krystian Bielik.

Read more about Bielik here.

Number 16: Myung-Jae Lee.

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Myung-Jae Lee.

Read more about Lee here.

Number 20: Alex Cochrane.

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Alex Cochrane.

Read more about Cochrane here.

Number 23: Alfons Sampsted (On Loan). 

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Alfons Sampsted.

Read more about Sampsted here.

Number 25: Ben Davies (On Loan).  

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Ben Davies.

Read more about Davies here.  

Number 31:Grant Hanley. 

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Grant Hanley.

Read more about Grant here.

Midfielders 

Number 12: Marc Leonard.

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Marc Leonard.

Read more about Leonard here. 

Number 13: Paik Seung-Ho. 

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Paik Seung-Ho. 

Read more about Seung-ho here.

Number 14: Keshi Anderson.

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Keshi Anderson.

Read more about Anderson here.

Number 15: Alfie Chang (Loaned Out). 

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Alfie Chang.

Read more about Chang here.

Number 18: Willum Willumsson.

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Willum Willumsson.

Read more about Willumsson here.

Number 19: Taylor Gardner-Hickman (On Loan.  He Becomes A Permanent Signing At The End Of The Season). 

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Taylor Gardner-Hickman.

Read more about Gardner-Hickman here. 

Number 24: Tomoki Iwata.

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Tomoki Iwata.

Read more about Iwata here.

Number 26: Luke Harris (On Loan).

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Luke Harris.

Read more about Harris here.

Number 27: Brandon Khela (Loaned Out). 

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Brandon Khela.

Read more about Khela here.

Number 30: Kieran Dowell (On Loan).  

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Read more about Dowell here.

Forwards

Number 7: Emil Hansson.

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Emil Hansson.

Read more about Hansson here.

Number 9: Alfie May.

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Alfie May.

Read more about May here.

Number 10: Lukas Jutkiewicz.

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Lukas Jutkiewicz.

Read more about Jutkiewicz here.

Number 11: Scott Wright. 

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Scott Wright.

Read more about Wright here.  

Number 17: Lyndon Dykes. 

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Lyndon Dykes.

Read more about Dykes here.  

Number 28: Jay Stansfield. 

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Jay Stansfield.

Read more about Stansfield here.

Number 33: Ayumu Yokoyama. 

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Ayumu Yokoyama.

Read more about Yokoyama here.  

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: News For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: Our 2023/24 Season In Review.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: Summer Transfers For The 2024/25 Season. 

Birmingham City: The 2023/24 Season Archive.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis.  

Birmingham City: Videos For The 2024/25 Season.

Birmingham City: Welcome To New Manager Chris Davies.

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Birmingham City on Facebook  – Official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – Official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on Instagram – Official Instagram page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – Official YouTube page.

Blues Store  – Official club store website.

Birmingham City Foundation – Official website.

Nike – Official website.

Undefeated – Official website. 

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Birmingham City: Blues Are Sadly Relegated To League One

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here. 

The following article is all about Blues getting relegated out of the  Championship on May the 4th, 2024.  

Blues Last Game Of The 2023/24 Season

On the 4th of May, 2024, Blues (sitting in the bottom three at the 22th spot) played Norwich City at St. Andrews @ Knighthead Park with one task at hand, win and hope the teams around us didn’t to survive the drop.  Even if some of them drew we still had a very slim hope of surviving but, alas, it wasn’t to be.  The lads did their part for Interim Manager Gary Rowett and the fans by getting the all-important win we so badly needed but unfortunately, the teams around us won as well.  I said before the game that whatever happened after the full-time whistle all we Blues fans asked was for the lads to give it 100% and they did.  Their teamwork was excellent and we deserved to win but sadly it wasn’t enough to stay safe.

After 13 years in the Championship, we get relegated to League 1 and third-tier football.  The last time we were there was in 1995. 

This was a sad day for Birmingham City and its fans but I think us going down isn’t as bad as it seems.  It’s time to get rid of the dead wood, rebuild and return to the second tier a lot stronger than what we were in when we left it.

I won’t talk about Salary Cost Management Protocols (S.C.M.P.), a quick Google will let you know all about that, and anything else financially like wages, revenue etc. or anything else behind the scenes, I will leave all that in the capable hands of Wagner and co.  

All I know is as dark as it is in Blues fan’s hearts right now the future outside of it for B.C.F.C. is bright.  We now have owners who are 100% committed to us.  How can anyone not be excited about that?

Who’s To Blame?

It is easy to blame anyone and everyone but the truth is that the rot started to set in this club when David Sullivan sold the club to Carson Yeung and Grandtop International Holdings Limited in July 2007.

Sullivan wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea and certain “fans” wanted him, David Gold and his brother Ralph Gold out of the picture and got what they wanted.  How easily they forgot it was them that saved us from administration!

Yeung turned out to be corrupt and the rest of the Chinese owners seemed no better.  They all were without a clue or care about how to run a football club. Yeung was sent to prison and Grandtop International Holdings Limited took full ownership of the club and renamed themselves Birmingham International Holdings Limited.

In April 2023  Birmingham Sports Holdings (name changed in May 2017) confirmed letters of intent had been signed to sell 24% of their shares in Birmingham City and the 21.64% owned by Oriental Rainbow, as well as the whole of St. Andrews which they 100% owned to a then-unnamed potential purchaser. 

On the 8th of May, 2023, Shelby Companies Limited, a subsidiary of asset management company Knighthead Capital Management fronted by Tom Wagner, Knighthead’s co-founder and co-C.E.O confirmed that it had exchanged contracts with the majority owners of Birmingham City Football Club including Birmingham Sports Holdings Limited subject to approval from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and customary regulatory authority approvals in the U.K. 

On the 14th of July 2023, there was a club announcement and it was official, Knighthead and Shelby Companies would acquire full ownership and control of St. Andrew’s and 45.64% ownership of Birmingham City Limited.  It was confirmed that Tom Wagner will be the Chairman Of The Board and Garry Cook will be the C.E.O.

So, with that little reminder of past events, in theory, you could blame Sullivan for selling the club, Yeung and co. for their part in ruining our beloved club, Wagner for the sacking of John Eustace in October 2023 or Cook for Wayne Rooney being appointed the next manager in the same month that thankfully only lasted until January 2024.  

I will say this regarding Wagner and Cook and that is Wagner knows that he, and the board, have made mistakes that have contributed to our final league position and will learn from them.  It is pointless for people to put all the blame on Cook for where we finished and make him the scapegoat either.  That’s just silly.  He will know very well the part he played in our relegation by pushing for the sacking of Eustace and the appointment of Rooney but, as I have noted above, all the club’s problems before and after that were put into motion when the Chinese took over and that is a fact.  

Also, we have had 6 managers, (including caretaker managers Steve Sooner and Mark Venus and interim manager Rowett) and current manager Tony Mowbray since Wagner and Co. took over in July 2023.  Do you blame one of those managers or all of them for Blues getting relegated? Then there is all the backroom staff that served under them including the current staff.  Do you blame some of them or all of them? And finally, what about all the players that have played under them including the current players?  Do you blame some of them or all of them? They rightfully need to be held accountable for their activity on the pitch, some more than others, that is without question.  The fact of the matter is we haven’t been good enough to stay in the Championship for more than half the time we dropped down into it from the Premier League in 2011.  We have relied on good luck for too long now hovering close to the bottom three since then.  That luck almost ran out in that memorable match against Bolton Wanderers in 2014 and we always feared it would run out.  It had to sooner or later and finally it did on May the 4th, 2024.  

The point I am trying to make here is it is irrelevant who is to blame, it doesn’t change a thing, we are playing in League One next season.  It is what it is.  I am not saying people shouldn’t feel anger because they have a right to feel that emotion, along with rage, frustration, fear,  happiness, and sadness (it is all part and parcel of being a Blues supporter) but don’t dwell on them, it doesn’t change what has happened.  We have to look forward, not backwards, and we have to do this UNITED NOT DIVIDED.

Who Should Stay And Who Should Go?

Out of the current Blues first-team squad we have eight players at the end of their contract deals. They are Neil Etheridge, John Ruddy, Marc Roberts, Keshi Anderson, Gary Gardner, Ivan Sunjic, Lukas Jutkiewicz and Scott Hogan.

Still under contract are Ethan Laird, Lee Buchanan, Dion Sanderson, Emmanuel Longelo, Emanuel Aiwu, Josh Williams, Krystian Bielik, Juninho Bacuna, Koji Miyoshi, Paik Seung-Ho, Alfie Chang, Siriki Dembele, Jordan James, Alex Pritchard, George Hall, Tate Campbell and Tyler Roberts.

On loan are Cody Drameh, Emanuel Aiwu, Andre Dozzell, Jay Stansfield and Oliver Burke.

I would like to see Ruddy, Roberts, Sunjic and Jutkiewicz offered a new contract for a year at least. That is of course if they want to stay. Regarding the players still in contract they may want to put in a transfer request. The players I would keep, should they want to stay, are Laird, Buchanan, Bielik, Miyoshi, Seung-Ho and Chang.

Out of those on loan, I would dearly love to have our top scorer Stansfield stay on another loan deal or even better be purchased but I can’t see that happening. 

And Finally…

I will ALWAYS love Birmingham City regardless of what division we are in.  I am a LOYAL Blue Nose and have been since 1978 and I will be until the day I die.

It clearly says in the words of our club anthem “there’ll be joys and sorrows too” (and oh boy, have we witnessed many sorrows) but “tired and weary” we will “still journey on” and get to “the end of the road” together because that is what makes our fan base so brilliant.  Ignore the minority of constant moaners who spoil it for everyone else.  

Despite going down we can look forward to going back up again with hope and optimism in our hearts instead of fear in them if we were still under Chinese ownership.  Under them, we would always be worried that we would slip down the leagues even further.  

You only have to watch the second Blues Open House to truly realise that the future looks very bright for Birmingham City indeed.

Relegation just means it is a slight setback in Wagner’s plan to get us back to playing first-tier football once again but he has said he is going nowhere and is in this for the long run and I do believe he will make this happen in the next 6 years at least.  Not one supporter should say a bad word about this man.  He has achieved more in one year for Blues than the 16 years the Chinese were “in charge”.

My heart tells me we will go straight back up at the end of next season but my head says it will take two seasons to achieve promotion.  All that is down to if Mowbray returns after illness,  who is brought in to strengthen the squad regardless of who will be in charge and how well we play on the pitch.  I would so much love to be proven wrong.

In the meantime, there will always be those who mock us and hate us and want us to fail miserably but to those, I echo what our chairman said at the last Open House, and that is F.E.A.

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: A New Era Begins.

Birmingham City: A Tribute To Trevor Francis.

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Gary Rowett, Paul Robinson And Dave Carolan Return To Steady The Ship For Blues.

Birmingham City: Keep Right On To The End Of The Road.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: My First Home Game Of The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Summer Transfers For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis. 

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Wikipedia content is subject to change.

Birmingham City F.C. – Official website.  

Birmingham City on Facebook  – This is their official Facebook page.

Birmingham City on Twitter – This is their official Twitter page.

Birmingham City on YouTube – This is their official YouTube page.

Blues Store Online – Birmingham City’s official club store online.

BCFC The Project on Facebook – This is their official Facebook page.

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Birmingham City: Gary Rowett, Paul Robinson And Dave Carolan Return To Steady The Ship For Blues

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There is only one team in Birmingham worth supporting with true passion and Birmingham City is it.  I have been supporting them since 1978 when Jim Smith was the manager.  He is my favourite manager to date.   I am a blue nose ’til I die.

You can read lots more about Blues by clicking here. 

The following article is all about the return of Gary Rowett, Paul Robinson and Dave Carolan to Birmingham City following Tony Mowbray’s medical leave and Mark Venus’ leave of absence.

Mowbray And Venus Temporarily Leave And Rowett Steps In As Interim Manager 

On the 19th of March, 2024, the club made an announcement to Blues fans regarding Tony Mowbray’s medical leave and Gary Rowett’s return as Interim Manager. 

Mowbray will take a formal medical leave of absence until the start of pre-season 2024/25.

The Club appointed Rowett, with immediate effect for the remaining eight games of the season.

Assistant Manager, Mark Venus, will also take a leave of absence with immediate effect and rejoin the Club at the same time as Mowbray.  First Team Coaches, Ashley Cole and Peter Shuttleworth, and Goalkeeper Coach, Maik Taylor, will remain at the Club as part of Rowett’s coaching staff.

Once again I say to Tony get well soon and here’s to a speedy recovery for him and thank you to Mark for his efforts in trying his best to get results for Blues to push them further up the table, unfortunately, that wasn’t too be with only one point out of six matches in charge.   

Here is what I wrote regarding our recent form in the Championship.  I said then it was a bad idea to get a manager in to replace Mowbray if he didn’t return for the Q.P.R. game.  We now know that isn’t going to happen and, no disrespect to Venus, he wasn’t up to the task of managing the team.  That wasn’t all his fault though and the players need to have a good hard stare at themselves in the mirror and see that most of them are not good enough for this club unless they give 100% every match.  They only need to look at Lukas Jutkiewicz for inspiration.  With all this in mind, hiring Rowett is a wise decision by Tom Wagner. 

As a former Blues player and manager, Rowett knows the club well.  He took over in October 2014 when we were struggling following an embarrassing defeat to Bournemouth at home when we lost 8-0.  In just five games in charge under Rowett Blues looked like a completely different team gaining eleven points from fifteen.  It would be amazing to have a similar outcome in the remaining eight games he is in charge.  Will it happen? Time will tell. 

Birmingham City fans are used to relegation scraps and always hope for a bit of luck that we will be safe when we are struggling at the bottom of the table.  We certainly have ridden our luck a lot over the previous seasons but one day our luck will run out.  There were certainly signs lately that it was already starting to happen but loyal Blues fans will never give up hope because that is part of our D.N.A. in supporting this great team.  

I still believe we won’t go down, especially now with Rowett in charge. If we do finish on a high there will be a minority of “fans” who will inevitably shout to the rooftops for him to stay and Mowbray to go but they need to remember Rowett’s job is only temporary and Mowbray is our boss and he should not be disrespected.  They need to have complete faith in what his plans are for the club in the 2024/25 season and get behind his decisions as the majority of true fans will.  

In Tony Mowbray we trust.

Paul Robinson And Dave Carolan Join The Backroom Staff 

On the 20th of March, 2024, the club made an announcement to Blues fans regarding Interim Manager Garry Rowett’s backroom staff.

Birmingham City confirmed two additions to Rowett’s staff which include First Team Coaches, Ashley Cole and Peter Shuttleworth, and Goalkeeper Coach, Maik Taylor.

Rowett will be joined by Paul Robinson and Dave Carolan for the eight remaining games of the 2023/24 season.  Both assisted Rowett at Millwall and previously worked at Blues.

It is good to have them back, especially former Club Captain Robinson who gave everything in his time at Blues, much like Lukas Jutkiewicz does now.  These are proper players who play with pride for the badge on their football tops, their club and its fans.  

And Finally…

It has been almost seven and a half years since Rowett was sacked by Birmingham City and regardless of the reasons why he wanted to leave, or not (depending on who you believe and what you read in the “media”), that was then and this is now.   

Thank you Gary for agreeing to help us in our time of need and welcome back.  Also, welcome back to Paul and Dave.  Thank you all for stepping in to steer our slowly sinking ship to hopefully steadier water come the 4th of May.   

Blog Posts

Birmingham City: A New Era Begins.

Birmingham City: A Tribute To Trevor Francis.

Birmingham City: Blues Are Sadly Relegated To League One.

Birmingham City: Blues History.

Birmingham City: First Team Squad For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Fixtures, Results And Goal Scorers For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Keep Right On To The End Of The Road.

Birmingham City: Kits For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: My First Home Game Of The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Staff For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Summer Transfers For The 2023/24 Season.

Birmingham City: Trevor Francis. 

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