SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified sourceVia Tom Collomosse· 7 Aug 2026
Calm at Birmingham City as new era takes shape
After years of chaos, Birmingham City finally breathe easy ahead of the new season.
Birmingham
team
Spending
Less than £5m this summer
Stadium plan
62,000-seat stadium in investment plans
Home form
Excellent last season
Away form
Won only five league games, lost 13
What happened. Birmingham City are enjoying a rare period of stability, with a more measured recruitment approach and a flexible style planned under Chris Davies.
- Promotion remains the focus, but with more realism.
- Senior figures accept promotion may take longer than two years.
- Training ground and style of play have been revamped.
Blues face Swansea in the Carabao Cup on Saturday, with ambitions high but expectations tempered.
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