Are Birmingham 'the best League One team' ever? There aren't many clubs who have revelled in relegation quite like the Blues
Are Birmingham 'the best League One team' ever? There aren't many clubs who have revelled in relegation quite like the Blueshere
The details offer some reason, as unlikely as that initially appears. Between June 2020 and June 2024, those years of ownership chaos and carelessness, Birmingham spent roughly £14m on transfer fees and in that time sold, an academy product, for around £25m of pure profit. Relegation or no relegation, American owners Knighthead were always going to invest heavily this summer because they could.
The former, including upgrading hospitality sections and exploring commercial sponsorship opportunities at St Andrews, was a no-brainer after the inertia of previous owners because it significantly increases Birmingham’s revenue potential. According to most estimates, it will hit a record high this year even after relegation.
“Appointing Rooney turned out to be an incredibly dumb decision made with horrendous timing and there were questions over how Rooney got the job bearing in mind the visible connections between Rooney and Garry Cook. Going down was a bitter pill to swallow and stuck in the craw massively after all the good stuff surrounding the takeover.
In the build-up to the game, CEO Cook remarked that it would have been a “great idea” for the fixture to be played in the US. To those of us who value the heritage and tradition of the EFL, it is a rotten idea. Ambition must have its limits.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Birmingham willing to obliterate League One transfer record with deadline day bid for Premier League...Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor reveals he would put the phone down if Birmingham City scouted any of his kids
Read more »
Why one League One side are set to bizarrely host UEFA Conference League games this seasonShrewsbury Town will host Welsh side The New Saints' UEFA Conference League games this season.
Read more »
Jay Stansfield: Birmingham City complete League One record deal to sign striker from FulhamBirmingham City have broken the League One transfer record to sign striker Jay Stansfield from Fulham.
Read more »
Birmingham shatter League One transfer record to bring in Jay Stansfield from Fulham on deadline day...Aston Villa legend Gabby Agbonlahor reveals he would put the phone down if Birmingham City scouted any of his kids
Read more »
Bizarre detail spotted in Jay Stansfield deal as Birmingham smash League One transfer recordJay Stansfield has signed for Birmingham City for a fee that has smashed the League One transfer record - but fans have spotted an unusual detail.
Read more »
Birmingham v Wrexham: Garry Cook looking beyond League One 'Hollywood derby'League One set for 'Hollywood derby' with Birmingham City v Wrexham on Sky - but Blues chief has eyes on long-term success.
Read more »