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Birmingham City News: Birmingham City: The return of Trevor Francis

Bringing back Trevor Francis as Blues manager was a shrewd move by the board. The club’s greatest player and icon, returned to take Blues to the next level. It made complete sense. Full Article at The Birmingham Mail

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  1. KARREN Brady gained plenty from 16 years at Birmingham City; fame, wealth – not forgetting a husband! Amid the promotions, relegations and bust-ups, romance blossomed in the corridors of St Andrew’s for the First Lady of Football. Full Article at The Birmingham Mail

  2. Karren Brady talks to Steve Bruce at a press conference in 2007. Mick Mills and Jim Barron held the fort as caretaker managers after Trevor Francis was sacked on October 15, 2001. Full Article at The Birmingham Mail

  3. BLUES legend Trevor Francis has welcomed the changing of the guard at St Andrew’s. Francis, who had well-documented bust-ups with the old board, notably Karren Brady and David Sullivan, spent five-and-a-half years as manager during their reign. Full Article at The Birmingham Mail

  4. “We have only really sacked two managers in the whole time at the club,” Sullivan told the Birmingham Mail. “Terry Cooper actually wanted to leave. “He was worn out by it all. Full Article at Tribalfootball.com

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