https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/derbyrivalry/Recent content in derbyrivalry on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/im-never-going-to-apologise-to-aston-villa-birmingham-city-loved-what-i-did/Fri, 29 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/im-never-going-to-apologise-to-aston-villa-birmingham-city-loved-what-i-did/Stephen Carr, former Birmingham City captain, stands firm on his controversial hand gesture at Villa Park in 2010, declaring he will never apologise for it. The gesture, which sparked headlines, only fortified Carr’s heroic status among Birmingham City fans. Originally signed for just a month, Carr went on to lead Blues to a memorable Carling Cup triumph at Wembley, earning legendary acclaim at St Andrew’s. His place in Birmingham folklore was cemented further by the infamous incident during the Second City derby in April 2010, when frustration boiled over after a contentious penalty decision against Blues.