Mike, a Birmingham City fan pundit, has urged the club to modify the squad’s approach on their market business this summer.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Blues fan Mike wants a fresh start after relegation, focusing on cutting deadwood and bringing in new players for a positive change.
- Birmingham preparing for life in League One with optimism under Wagner, aiming to build a squad capable of quick Championship return.
- Massive summer ahead for Blues with potential new manager and transfer business crucial to avoid prolonged stay in League One.
Mike, a Birmingham City fan, believes the team should take their relegation to League One as an opportunity to rebuild and succeed.
Blues fans had hoped for a successful new era after Tom Wagner took over the team from BSHL last year.
However, his first 12 months in charge have not gone as planned, as the new leadership made some bold measures that backfired, most notably replacing John Eustace with Wayne Rooney.
Blues’ disappointing season resulted in relegation, despite a final-day victory over Norwich City.
| Championship standings 2023/24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | P | GD | Pts | |
| 17 | Stoke City | 46 | -11 | 56 |
| 18 | QPR | 46 | -11 | 56 |
| 19 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | -14 | 53 |
| 20 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | -24 | 53 |
| 21 | Plymouth Argyle | 46 | -11 | 51 |
| 22 | Birmingham City (R) | 46 | -15 | 50 |
| 23 | Huddersfield Town (R) | 46 | -29 | 45 |
| 24 | Rotherham United (R) | 46 | -52 | |
Birmingham City prepares for life in League One.
Despite relegation, Blues fans remain optimistic about the future under Wagner. The club has confirmed plans to build a new stadium and the owner has expressed a desire to return to the Premier League.
That seems a long way off now, and the primary focus is on constructing a team capable of returning to the Championship immediately.
In an interview with FLW, Blues supporter Mike expressed his desire for a significant change at St. Andrew’s, including the addition of new players to shift the team’s mentality.
“I think we need to get rid of the deadwood. We must get rid of the players who haven’t performed. Over the years, when we’ve moved from manager to manager, or in this instance to a different league, we’ve always kept the same players who aren’t doing what the next manager needs to do.
Birmingham City is gearing up for a great summer
Blues have a great opportunity to establish a new squad and foster a sense of solidarity among fans. This will help the club thrive and achieve success.
They must strike the correct mix, though, because it is critical that they do not remain in League One for years, therefore acquiring players who can make an immediate effect is also important.
Birmingham leaders must ensure a successful summer season.
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