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Inside Chris Davies’ press conference as Birmingham City meet their next generation and new chief

Chris Davies held his Birmingham City press conference at the EPIC in Henley-in-Arden this afternoon…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:07 PM
Inside Chris Davies’ press conference as Birmingham City meet their next generation and new chief
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Davies addressed John Murtough's arrival as director of football and hosted players' families at training.
  • Former Manchester United chief John Murtough joins Birmingham City to succeed Craig Gardner.
  • Birmingham City will visit Lincoln City on Saturday looking to rebound from a defeat against Cardiff City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies held a press conference discussing the arrival of new director of football John Murtough alongside preparations for Saturday's match against Lincoln City. Davies also welcomed players' families and children to the training ground throughout the week to build a stronger family atmosphere within the club following their recent defeat to Cardiff City.

Former Manchester United chief Murtough has joined the club to replace Craig Gardner, with Davies praising his experience and collaborative approach. Looking ahead to the weekend trip to the ProAmpac Stadium, Davies confirmed August Priske is in contention to play, while midfielder Paik Seung-ho is expected to resume training next week.

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