Redknapp’s 5 steps to ensure Blues’ survival
Harry Redknapp has taken on a tough job at St Andrew’s. reveals what his priorities must be
the fans by the end of his reign, which was laid bare during Monday’s abject defeat to Burton.
But that total relationship breakdown was limited to the manager and didn’t turn supporters away from backing the players on the pitch.
Redknapp now must reward that support with something tangible to get behind in the final few games because the fans deserve far more than they have been served up. any measure of success and fans will be desperate to see something different deployed in the fight for survival.
Blues should not be in this mess with the players at the club’s disposal – and finding a tactic that produces results is required.
Just how many positive results they need to stay in the division remains to be seen, but any pointstaking will have to be as a result of a change in formation.
The intricacies of the new system probably aren’t that important to supporters – only that it works. Blues splashed the cash in January but the results of that spending have been catastrophic so far. It was widely acknowledged Birmingham actually recruited well during the window, but Zola was never able to get the best out of the players.
Craig Gardner looks a shadow of the man who left the club in 2011 but he does still possess the ability to impress at this level.
Emilio Nsue and Kerim Frei have both been successes in the Championship before and Redknapp must draw out all of their ability because Blues need strong performances.
Cheick Keita, meanwhile, has huge potential and one would think he would prove a popular choice under the new boss. Redknapp needs to ensure the January joiners step up to the plate.