Birmingham City's luck ran out on the final day of the season, as they were relegated to League One despite a 1-0 win over Norwich City. The club needed one of their fellow relegation candidates, Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday, or Blackburn Rovers, to lose, but all three teams won, sealing Birmingham City's fate. This marks the end of their 13-year spell in the Championship, English football's second tier. Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner and chairman of the advisory board, was unable to stop the rot, despite the investment from new owner Tom Wagner and his company Knighthead Capital Management. Birmingham City had been making no progress under their previous owners, treading water and gasping for air as they aimed to keep their chins just above the surface. The club's finances and the views of Birmingham supporters will be crucial in the rebuilding process. John Eustace, who began the season as Birmingham boss, was sacked in October, and former England captain Wayne Rooney lasted just 15 games as his replacement. The club's fans finally have some hope for the long-term future, but they now must take a backward step before they can move forward. Birmingham City will have to rebuild again in League One, a division they haven't been part of for 30 years. The presence of Tom Brady, who bought beers for fans in the Royal George Hotel before the opening home game, was not enough to prevent the relegation. The club's supporters will be looking to the new owners to bring stability and investment to the team. Birmingham City's relegation has come at a time when there is some semblance of stability and ambition off the pitch. The club will have to regroup and refocus for the new season in League One.