Birmingham City

Birmingham City is a professional football club based in Birmingham, England. The club was founded in 1875 under the name Birmingham Football Club and is one of the oldest football clubs in England. In 1905, the club changed its name to Birmingham City Football Club and has been known by this name ever since.

The club's home ground is St Andrew's Stadium, which has a capacity of over 30,000. The stadium has been the home of Birmingham City since 1906, making it one of the oldest stadiums in England. The club's traditional colors are royal blue and white, which are reflected in their home kit.

One of the most notable moments in the club's history was winning the League Cup in 1963, which was the first major trophy in the club's history. They also won the League Cup again in 2011, defeating Arsenal in the final. Birmingham City has also had several successful periods in the Football League Championship, including winning the title in 2009.

The club has a fierce rivalry with their city neighbors, Aston Villa. The two teams have been competing against each other since the late 1800s and matches between the two are known as the Birmingham derby. The rivalry between the two clubs is one of the most intense in English football.

Over the years, Birmingham City has had many famous players, including Trevor Francis, who became the first million-pound footballer in 1979 when he was sold to Nottingham Forest. Other notable players include Emile Heskey, Christophe Dugarry, and Jude Bellingham.

In recent years, the club has faced financial struggles and has had several changes in ownership. In 2019, the club was acquired by Trillion Trophy Asia, a Chinese-led consortium. The current manager of Birmingham City is Aitor Karanka, who was appointed in July 2020.

Overall, Birmingham City has a rich history and a loyal fan base. They continue to compete in the Football League Championship and have their sights set on returning to the Premier League in the near future.