Source: TheGuardian
Birmingham’s win over Norwich not enough to avert relegation
Birmingham City’s chairman, Tom Wagner, insists relegation to League One will not derail his grand plans for the club but it is impossible not to acknowledge it is a significant backwards step. Birmingham’s American owners plan to build a 60,000-capacity arena on a 48-acre site in nearby Bordesley Green, a world-class facility if it materialises, but no amount of CGI images can sugarcoat a thoroughly deflating end to another depressing season.As arch-rivals Aston Villa close in on qualifying for the Champions League, Birmingham drop into the third tier for the first time since 1994-95. Birmingham’s 13-season run in the Championship is over. “Que sera sera, whatever will be will be, you’re going to Shrewsbury,” sang the visiting Norwich supporters. Continue reading......read full article
