Birmingham City Fans Outraged by Ticket Price Hikes Ahead of Wolves Derby
Birmingham City fans are appalled by the club's decision to increase ticket prices for the upcoming derby match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with prices rising to $35-$42.50 for adults. This is despite the Blues' first Championship home game against Bristol City being priced between $30 and $37.50 for adults.
Why it Matters for Birmingham City
The price hike has caused outrage among the fanbase, with many taking to social media to express their disgust at the price increases. The match between Birmingham and Wolves is their first meeting since April 2018, after the Old Gold club spent the last eight seasons in the Premier League before their relegation.
What Comes Next?
Birmingham City are looking to sign Joe Gelhardt this summer from Leeds United, with the option of making the move permanent if they do win promotion this campaign. The Tigers are also chasing Gelhardt this summer, meaning that the Blues will face competition for his signature over the coming weeks.
Birmingham City are currently 10th in the Championship, 64 points, 17W-13D-16L from 46 games, with a recent form of DWWDW. They have scored 57 goals this season and conceded 56, with a goal difference of +1. They are 31 points behind leaders Coventry in the title race.
What Business Are Birmingham City Looking to Complete?
Birmingham City are looking to complete a loan deal for Joe Gelhardt this summer, with the option of making the move permanent if they do win promotion this campaign. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder had a sensational loan spell at Hull City last season, where he scored 14 goals as the club won promotion to the Premier League.
What's Next for Birmingham City?
The Blues will face competition for Gelhardt's signature over the coming weeks, with the Tigers also chasing the 24-year-old attacking midfielder. It remains to be seen who Birmingham and Chris Davies will bring through the door in the final weeks of the window as transfer deadline day edges ever closer.
