STOCKS: FAMILY COMES BEFORE PREMIER

By Charlie Peat
CHAMPIONSHIP

MOVE: David Stockdale

PUTTING his family first was one of the main reasons David Stockdale gave for leaving Premier League Brighton to join Birmingham this summer.
The goalkeeper played a crucial role in the Seagulls’ promotion-winning campaign last season.
However, he opted to turn down a contract extension at the Amex and move back to the Midlands.
The 31-year-old has no regrets about spurning the chance to play in the top flight as he plies his trade in Harry Redknapp’s side.
“It was a new challenge. Things don’...

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