History
Whereas Newcastle United supporters have the weight of several decades of under achievement on their shoulders, Birmingham City fans can point to a full 133 years of the same.Sharing the city with Aston Villa and (putting aside disputes about where the political boundary of the city lies) West Bromwich Albion , Birmingham City’s role has traditionally been that of always the bridesmaid, never the bride. And not even chief bridesmaid, with the club’s achievements lagging far behind those of both her neighbours.
The club began life known as Small Heath Alliance, named after the part of the city in which they were formed, in 1878. Twenty seven years later, they adopted the name of the city itself, and became Birmingham City. (more…)
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