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Matchday: Birmingham City v Port Vale - Aug 27

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This thread is for the general discussion of the Birmingham City v Port Vale - Aug 27. Please add to the discussion here.

⚪ Opposition Focus: Port Vale​


Carabao Cup – Second Round | St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park


🔄 Summer Business​


Port Vale have added quality and depth with these confirmed summer arrivals:


  • Marko Maroši – goalkeeper signed from Cambridge United
  • Liam Gordon – left-back recruited from Walsall
  • Cameron Humphreys – centre-back joining from Rotherham United
  • Rico Richards – attacking midfielder free from Aston Villa
  • Jordan Shipley – midfielder arriving from Shrewsbury Town
  • Ben Waine – striker signed from Plymouth Argyle

⭐ Key Players​


  • Marko Maroši – provides competition and experience in goal
  • Ben Waine – forward threat who can change a game
  • Rico Richards – creative midfield presence to spark attacks
  • Liam Gordon – solid option at left-back

⚽ Context​


Port Vale are looking to build momentum in League One while aiming to spring an upset in the Carabao Cup. They’ll head into this fixture as underdogs, but their fresh recruits across key areas show they’re reinforced and ready to challenge a Championship side.


🔮 Score and Team Prediction​


What’s your score and team prediction for the Port Vale game? Share your thoughts below 👇
 
My Team...

Beadle.

Gardner-Hickman, Klarer, Cashin, Laird.

Doyle, Fujimoto, Leonard.

Willumsson, Ducksch, Koumar.

(Gardner Hickman to give Samuel a rest, Laird to continue learning Left Back positioning, Willumsson to give Gray a rest plus continuing his improvements, Ducksch has been on the bench so time to give him a run out, Koumar to get used to the system.)

My Prediction...

3-1 Blues
 
Fully agree with these changes. I know he says he'll put out the strongest team available, but I'm sure he'll have one eye on Leicester at the weekend.

I think we progress through to the next round here. Not sure on a score prediction, Vale might be out for a scalp.
 
Really excited to see Ducksch and fujimoto. I watched the Gary rowett post match interview. Fujimoto was sprinting behind him. He was rapid. Liked like the background was in fast forward..
 
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