BIRMINGHAM have released incredible pictures of their new-look St. Andrew’s stadium as part of a £3BILLION investment to could raise capacity to 60,000.
The club’s 118-year-old home looks unrecognisable in the images ahead of work on the 29,409-capacity venue.
Work is set to commence in the coming weeks as the Blues look to introduce to two new fan parks ahead of next season.
The plans show a new open plan seating area, bar, TV studio overlooking the pitch and outdoor areas for supporters.
Birmingham’s most recent renovations to St. Andrew’s took place between 2020 and 2023.
However, their latest plans come as they look to move away from their home since 1906.
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The club’s American owners have purchased land less than a mile away where they plan to build a new stadium in time to move by August 2029.
Blues’ parent company Knighthead wants to create a Sports Quarter on a former go-kart track around 500 metres from St Andrew’s as part of a proposed project costing an estimated £2-3billion.
It will include a state-of-the-art 40,000-60,000 capacity venue and training facilities for all their teams.
CEO Garry Cook believes the project will have a “seismic” impact on Birmingham’s global reputation.
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Tom Brady’s effect on Birmingham
A lot has changed at Birmingham since Tom Brady became an investor in August.
- John Eustace sacked in October with club sixth in the Championship
- Replacement Wayne Rooney sacked in January after winning two of 15 matches as club slip to 20th
- Stadium renamed St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park as part of commercial agreement
- Gary Rowett returns to club as interim boss in March after Tony Mowbray steps back for medical treatment
- Land purchased for £2-3billion Sports Quarter project including new stadium
- Plans revealed for new fan parks at St. Andrew’s for 2024/25 season
The blueprint even includes plans for the city to host NFL games in the future, with seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady now an investor in the club.
Since Brady became a minority owner in August, the club have had six different managers, including two caretakers and current interim boss Gary Rowett.
They also slipped from sixth to 22nd after John Eustace was replaced by Wayne Rooney in October.
Birmingham have been outside the Premier League since relegation in 2011, spending 13 consecutive seasons in the Championship.
They are at risk of dropping to League One this term, though, with the Blues currently third bottom of the second tier.
Rowett’s side are one point from safety with five matches remaining, starting with Wednesday’s home clash against Cardiff.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
