After a positive change in fortunes from Gary Rowett’s arrival, Birmingham City will really want to kick on next season and aim for a positive league position. We take a look at 5 reasons Birmingham City could reach the Play-Offs next season.
5. Academy Prospects
Blues are known for the home grown talent they produce from their ranks, with the likes of Jack Butland, Jordan Mutch and Nathan Redmond starting at development level and now all playing in the Premier League. More recently, Demarai Gray, Koby Arthur, Mitch Hancox and Reece Brown all in and around the starting 11 meaning the Blues can boast a strong injection of youth who’s passion for the club means they will fight for the cause. Play Off finalists Middlesbrough have a large number of local boyhood fans in their first team which only seems to have aided their promotion push.
