squadmanagement on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/squadmanagement/Recent content in squadmanagement on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Birmingham City Exit for Jonathan Panzo Seems Inevitable Despite Manager’s Hesitationhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-city-exit-for-jonathan-panzo-seems-inevitable-despite-managers-hesitation/Sat, 02 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-city-exit-for-jonathan-panzo-seems-inevitable-despite-managers-hesitation/Not long ago, Birmingham City routinely faced a host of contract decisions at season’s end. In 2023, the Blues released six players after their contracts expired—though Kevin Long re-signed two months later. The following year, another five players were let go following the club’s relegation to League One. Last season, only Grant Hanley and Lee Myung-jae were released after their short-term deals ended. This trend has shifted dramatically. With Birmingham City now investing significantly in long-term contracts, nearly every player in Chris Davies’ squad is secured for at least the next season.