lukewbutler04

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Birmingham City were formed as Small Heath Alliance in 1875 and have always battled it out with rivals Aston Villa for supremacy in the city. The glory years of the early 1960s, which saw successive Fairs Cup finals against European giants Barcelona and Roma and League Cup success brought the club and their fans much attention. They were in England's third tier for the first time in their history by 1989, but that had a galvanising effect on the Blues and served to renew interest in the team. Former St Andrews favourite Trevor Francis did his utmost to take Birmingham into the FA Premier League, only to be thwarted three times in the play-offs with defeats to Watford, Barnsley and Preston. But with Steve Bruce at the helm, the Blues finally secured their place in the top flight with a penalty shoot-out victory over Norwich City in the First Division play-off final in May 2002.

Steve Bruce will be determined to guide his Birmingham City side back into the Barclays Premiership following their relegation to the Championship this season.

Team Details
Nation: England
Year Founded: 1875
Status: Professional
Reputation: National
Chairman Status: Enjoying Life At The Club
Favoured Personnel: Jemaine Pennant, Steve Bruce, Damien Johnson, Trevor Francis
Fierce Rivals: Aston Villa
Other Rivals: Wolves, West Brom, Stoke
Finances: Okay
Estimated Value: £16.25M (Loan Debt: £15M)
Stadium: St. Andrews, Birminagham
Stadium Capacity: 30016 all seater with under-soil heating
Training Facilities: Top training facilities
Youth Facilities: Average youth facilities + Youth Academy
Continental Competition: None
Media Prediction: 2nd
Squad Average Age: 23
Squad Personality: Determined

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Team Line Up
Taylor, Maik Goal
Kelly, Stephen Defence
Sadler, Mathew Defence
Taylor, Martin Defence
Upson, Matthew Defence
Clemence, Stephen Midfield
Larsson, Sebastian Midfield
Dunn, David Midfield
Forssell, Mikael Forward
Jerome, Cameron Forward
Gray, Julian Midfield
Nafti, Medhi Midfield
Doyle, Colin Goal
Campbell, Dudley Forward
Kilkenny, Neil Midfield
Tebily, Olivier Defence
Danns, Neil Forward 23
Oji, Sam Defence
Till, Peter Forward
N'Gotty, Bruno Defence
Johnson, Damien Midfield
Birley, Matthew Midfield
Jaidi, Radhi Defence
Aluko, Sone Forward
Muamba, Fabrice Midfield
Bendtner, Nicklas Forward
McSheffrey, Gary Forward

Improvements
Goalkeepers: The goalkeepers are excellent, and you should expect a few offers for Colin Doyle. You might need to sign another keeper for the furutre though.

Defence: All positions are covered well, and despite a few good youth players, experienced cover may be needed, particularly for full-backs. Left Back is most needed in my opinion.

Midfield: Right winger is needed, with only young Neil Danns and David Dunn as reconised wingers, although again, the reserves and youth squads offer alternatives. The centre of midfield is still strong with the addition of Muamba, who is an essential player. Good Youth midfield setup.

Attack: Area most in need of improvement is Attack. With only Jerome and Forssel as the only two good strikers conracted to Birmingham, and Bentdner on loan. A fourth striker is needed. Some good strikers in reserves though with Aluko and Campbell.

My Suggestions

Brian McBride
Sol Davis
Carlos Edwards

I hope that some more people will take on the Birmingham job, and if you do, can you please post any progress or suggestions here to help others aswell!! :thup:

AndersSchm

Well I did for a bit but then the Northern Ireland league bug wrecked my saved game! I was 1st having won all my games except for 1. I didn't buy anybody - I think the title would be easy with this squad.

adamsd52002

I won the championship and then finished 5th, 4th, and then 8th in the premiership with Blues, I was quite shocked to be honest!

thebigman1985

was playing as b ham in my second real game

brought in mcrbide whose partnership with bentner got him 33 in 42 league games lol and bendnter got ridiculius amount too

bought larson off le arse and enyeama who will replace taylor

also theres an amazing greek aml call tsiartas on a free at the start of the game, scores hella freekicks

but im really strugglin in the prem and havnt played for a while

Steindór

I got a lot of free players to begin with, Guardiola, Tsiartas, Ahmed Emrich, Sheringham (useless), Ian Walker and bought Pedro Leon, but he was horrible. Played 4-3-3 with the defensive line of Larsson - Jaidi - Upson - Kelly, midfield of Guardiola, Muamba and Clemence, McSheffrey and Jimmy Smith (loan from Chelsea) as wingers and Jerome up front. Got promoted, Cameron Jerome top goalscorer of the Championship.

Got Cafu and Serginho from Milan on free transfers (both backup), Figo and Babic as wingers, Kiraly and Hilario as back-up goalkeepers, Hossam Ghali, Calum Davenport and Alou Diarra, Sturridge and Vela on loan. Bought Gareth Bale as left back (brilliant). Sort of struggling in the Premiership, but not losing many games.

Big K

am about to start at birmingham so i will keep you guys posted on my sucess am planing on 4-4-2 formation

lukewbutler04

good man Big K! keep em comin guys..

im currently in december 06 and my team is..

---------------taylor----------------
kelly----taylor------upson------bale
dunn-----kilkenny----muamba----mcshef
---------mcbride------haynes--------

so not much of a change apart bale who is solid, and the 2 strikers who i signed just to be squad players..but they keep on scoring bags full so i have to play them.

i also signed anders svensson for 900k and jimmy smith on loan from chelsea.

MrBeansTeddy55

How much money do you recieve in your 1st season in the prem? because i've just won the league. If you don't get much to spend who did you sell

Knoc-Turnal

I had 3 good seasons with Birmingham.

Got promoted in the first season then finished 10th or 11th (Can't remember which) in the prem in the 2nd season.


Moved on to another job midway through the third season

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Knoc-Turnal

Had someone else instead of Mbesuma, someone good. Completely forgot who he was though

I was going to make this thread myself but I'd already made 2 and didn't want to go OTT