The Redemption Arc

Birmingham City look sharper, tougher, and far more dangerous than they did last season — but are they wasting the chance to turn good performances into a genuine promotion push? Taz, Tom & Jon break down the Blues’ new identity, the missed chances that are keeping games close, and why this team suddenly feels built to cause problems for anyone in the Championship. The lads dig into the biggest talking points from a run of demanding fixtures, including the frustrating defeat at Norwich, the hard-earned win at Derby, and what those results say about Chris Davis’ side under pressure. They also debate the way Chris Davis has evolved the team into a more direct, physical, aggressive outfit that is starting to earn respect. You’ll discover why Bright Osayi-Samuel has become one of the standout stories of the season, how James Beadle is growing into the No. 1 role, and why the defence — from Phil Neumann to Alex Cochrane — is beginning to look like a proper unit. The lads also gets into the form of the wide players and what Birmingham still need up front if they’re going to convert pressure into points. We also tackle the heat around Jay Stansfield, Kyogo Furuhashi comparisons for Vazquez, the question of whether Blues need an attacking coach, and whether Chris Davis is actually one of the most unsackable managers the club has ever had. #KRO #BCFC