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DAVIES DELIGHT AT SWOOP FOR BIRD

By Chris Dunlavy CHAMPIONSHIP

BIRMINGHAM boss Chris Davies says new signing Max Bird will bring versatility and leadership to the Blues midfield.
The 25-year-old arrives from Championship rivals Bristol City on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £2.2m.
Bird - Birmingham’s sixth signing of the summer - came through the youth ranks at Derby and made over 200 appearances for the Rams before joining Bristol City in 2024.
He scored three goals in 67 games for the Robins, and was part of the side that finished sixth in 2024-25 to reach the Cham...

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