S8 Ep6: DAVID STOCKDALE: THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS BLUES EXIT, CLUB CONTROVERSY & HARRY REDKNAPP | MADE IN BRUM
Former Birmingham City goalkeeper David Stockdale joins Kev and Chris on Made in Brum for an honest, revealing and at times hilarious conversation about his football career, his time at St Andrew's and the controversies surrounding his departure from Blues.
Having helped Brighton & Hove Albion win promotion to the Premier League and earned a place in the Championship PFA Team of the Year, Stockdale made the move to Birmingham City under Harry Redknapp.
But things didn't quite go to plan...
💥 "YOUR CLUB SHOULDN'T LIE TO YOU!"
For the first time in considerable detail, David opens up about his experiences at Birmingham City, what he believes happened behind the scenes and the stories that circulated amongst supporters.
He also reveals an extraordinary incident involving someone allegedly contacting another club to describe him as a 'bad egg' — and explains why he subsequently bought a hospitality box at St Andrew's!
🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:
⚽ His early career at York City and being released after asking for an extra £5 towards petrol.
🏴 His incredible journey into the England squad under Fabio Capello, training alongside the likes of Wayne Rooney, John Terry and Frank Lampard.
🧤 Playing alongside Mark Schwarzer at Fulham and learning what it takes to become a top goalkeeper.
🏆 His outstanding spell at Brighton, winning promotion to the Premier League and being named in the Championship Team of the Year.
🔵 Why he chose Birmingham City over remaining at Brighton.
🤝 Signing for Harry Redknapp and his ambitions for the club.
💰 The rumours surrounding his contract and why he believes Blues supporters weren't given the full picture.
🔥 The 'bad egg' allegations, his relationship with people behind the scenes and the extraordinary hospitality-box story.
💙 His reflections on Birmingham City, its supporters and his football career.
It's an episode full of brilliant stories, football memories and a few revelations that will certainly get Blues fans talking!
Was David Stockdale treated fairly during his time at Birmingham City? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 👇
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Made in Brum is a Birmingham-based podcast hosted by brothers Kev and Chris Bagnall, celebrating the people, personalities and stories that make Birmingham and the Midlands special.
From football legends and sporting heroes to musicians, entrepreneurs and extraordinary local characters, we bring you the conversations you won't hear anywhere else.
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12 Oct 2026
S8 Ep5: GARY ROWETT PART 2: THE TRUTH ABOUT HIS BLUES SACKING, RETURN & RELEGATION
"WHAT ARE YOU SACKING ME FOR? WINNING TOO MANY GAMES?!"
In Part Two of our exclusive conversation with former Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett, we get into some of the biggest and most controversial moments of his career at St Andrew's.
From his shock dismissal with Blues sitting seventh in the Championship to his emotional return and the heartbreak of relegation, Gary opens up about what REALLY happened behind the scenes.
He reveals the contract offer that left him feeling insulted, the moment he realised he was being sacked, and why he believes Birmingham City made some costly mistakes following his departure.
We also discuss his relationship with the Blues supporters, Gianfranco Zola's appointment, Harry Redknapp, Wayne Rooney, John Eustace and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding his return to the club.
⚽ IN THIS EPISODE:
🔹 The truth behind Gary Rowett's controversial Birmingham City sacking
🔹 Why the owners' contract offer felt like a slap in the face
🔹 His reaction when he was told he was leaving St Andrew's
🔹 The appointment of Gianfranco Zola and what happened next
🔹 Birmingham City's spending and recruitment decisions
🔹 Why Gary returned to Blues when the club was fighting relegation
🔹 The disciplinary issues he encountered during his second spell
🔹 That devastating final day when Blues won but were still relegated
🔹 The bottle-throwing incident during his return with Derby County
🔹 His thoughts on John Eustace, Wayne Rooney and modern football management
🔹 Why his first spell managing Blues remains one of the happiest periods of his career
It's a fascinating insight into the realities of football management, loyalty, ambition and the decisions that shaped Birmingham City's recent history.
💬 BLUES FANS – WE WANT YOUR OPINION!
Was sacking Gary Rowett one of the biggest mistakes Birmingham City ever made?
And could things have been different had he been given the opportunity to finish what he started?
👇 Let us know in the comments!
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9 Oct 2026
S8 Ep4: Gordon Taylor: Blues Promotion, Pelé, Bomb Scares & 40 Years at the PFA!
A bomb scare during Birmingham City's promotion celebrations, being named more valuable than Pelé, and four decades at the heart of English football. Gordon Taylor has certainly got a few stories to tell! ⚽🔵
This week on Made in Brum, we're joined by former Birmingham City winger and long-serving Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor.
Gordon takes us right back to his early days growing up in Ashton-under-Lyne, his journey into professional football with Bolton Wanderers and his move to Birmingham City in 1970.
We revisit that famous 1971/72 promotion campaign, the characters in the Blues dressing room, playing alongside the likes of Trevor Francis and Bob Latchford, and the extraordinary events surrounding promotion at Leyton Orient.
There's also the small matter of facing Pelé's Santos, an unforgettable trip to Old Trafford and some incredible memories of football in the 1970s.
But Gordon's story doesn't end on the pitch.
He went on to spend four decades leading the PFA, witnessing football transform from a working-class game into the multibillion-pound industry we know today.
We discuss player wages, the rise of the Premier League, the changing relationship between footballers and their clubs, and the controversies surrounding his time at the PFA.
From St Andrew's to the corridors of footballing power, this is a fascinating look at a life spent in the game.
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💬 BLUES FANS — how good was that promotion-winning side of 1972? And who remembers Gordon Taylor playing at St Andrew's?
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