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Birmingham City Women storm back into the WSL after four years away, armed with fresh signings and big-spending owners.
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Four years in the wilderness. That's how long Birmingham City Women spent outside the top division they helped create. Now, as founding members of the Women's Super League, they're back - and they've brought receipts.
Winning the WSL2 title was the straightforward bit. Staying up? That's where things get spicy.
Birmingham haven't been shy in the transfer market. Forwards Lily Crosthwaite and Wilma Leidhammar arrive alongside defender Neve Herron - all 23 and presumably full of energy and optimism. Goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley and centre-back Millie Turner add some much-needed seasoning to the squad.
Amy Merricks has been running the show since April 2024. She's got a UEFA Pro Licence, stints with England's youth setup, and coaching spells at Gillingham and Brighton on her CV. Not bad at all, as The Guardian reports in their WSL season preview.
Shelby Companies Limited snapped up 97% of the women's side back in February. The ambitious owners want Birmingham competing at the sharp end of the WSL - and they're putting their money where their mouth is, with plans for a brand-new stadium as part of a larger sports complex.
For now, home is St Andrew's, where the club smashed its women's match attendance record last season. If the new signings click, those stands could get even louder.
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