BIRMINGHAM CITY 1974-75

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
FA CUP SEMI-FINALISTS
By Neil Fissler

BIRMINGHAM City could be forgiven for thinking they are jinxed when it comes to FA Cup semi-finals after losing six out of seven since the end of the Second World War.
The only time they were successful was in 1956 when they were drawn away from home in every round and saw off Sunderland in the last four before losing to Manchester City 3-1 in the final.
On six other occasions they fell at the final hurdle, including 1972 when Leeds United defeated them 3-0 at Hillsborough. However, they did have the consolation of claiming p...

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