Tom Brady backed to guide Birmingham City to back-to-back promotions with 'top players' set to join Premier League return project

Following their relegation from the second tier last season, the Blues have responded in impressive fashion, putting themselves in a commanding position to secure automatic promotion. Their latest 2-1 win against Bristol City on Tuesday night was a significant step forward, especially as their main League One promotion rivals Wrexham and Wycombe dropped points. Now, Birmingham need only eight more points from their final eight fixtures to guarantee their return to the Championship.

The turnaround in Birmingham’s fortunes has been largely fueled by heavy investment in the squad following their relegation. Despite dropping down to the third tier, the club’s financial backing has remained strong, with investors like NFL legend Brady allowing them to build a squad capable of dominating League One. Their impressive record this season - only three defeats in 36 matches - further highlights their dominance and consistency in the division.

Former Aston Villa and Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood believes Birmingham City are well-positioned to repeat the recent success of Ipswich Town, who climbed from League One to the Premier League in two seasons under Kieran McKenna. Speaking to OLBG, Sherwood also predicted more high-profile signings at the club this summer, saying: "Birmingham City have the finances to secure back-to-back promotions. They have the finances and they'll be able to spend the money because of the cash they generate and the huge fanbase.

"Our pyramid in England is just unbelievably hard to predict. But they recruit well enough. They've got Championship players in their team at the moment so they won’t have to do wholesale changes. I think if they can bring four or five in, and they probably can because it's a big club with a huge fan base, they can really attract some top players at that level. Then, why not? I think they can get promoted back to back."

Sherwood also praised current Birmingham head coach Chris Davies for his role in keeping the club on track for an immediate return to the Championship.

"Davies has done a very good job, but that was the job everyone wanted at the beginning of the season," he said. "If you ever want a job where a team looks absolutely 100% nailed on to get promoted, it would’ve been Birmingham City at the beginning of the season. But that becomes a huge job for the manager who actually goes in there because he's added pressure to have to achieve it."

With Brady involved in Birmingham’s ownership structure, expectations surrounding the club’s future have increased significantly. His influence and the club’s ambitious board could pave the way for a push towards the Premier League, a division Birmingham last competed in during the 2010-11 season.

However, before setting their sights on England’s top flight, the Blues must first complete their promotion push from League One. Their next challenge comes on Saturday against Barnsley, where a victory would move them even closer to securing the title.