Bristol City expert Dan Carter explains why Birmingham City should be excited about Max Bird transfer, a 25-year-old midfielder with 162 Championship games under his belt. The Robins' midfielder has signed a three-year contract at St Andrew's, bolstering Chris Davies' options in the engine room ahead of the new Championship season.
What happened?
Birmingham City have signed midfielder Max Bird from Bristol City to bolster their options in the engine room. Bird has signed a three-year contract at St Andrew's to strengthen Chris Davies' options in the engine room ahead of the new Championship season.
Why it matters for Bristol City
The 25-year-old has plenty of second-tier experience, having played 162 games in the Championship for Bristol City and Derby County. Only 15 of those matches came last season in what was undoubtedly Bird's most testing campaign to date.
What comes next?
Bristol City are currently 12th in the Championship, 33 points behind leaders Coventry. They have scored 59 goals and conceded 59 this season, with a recent form of 2W-1D-2L (WWLLD, most recent first). Their last result was a 2-0 win over Stoke City on 2026-05-02.
Why Max Bird is a great signing for Birmingham City
Bird is one of the more versatile midfielders in the Championship, able to operate as a box-to-box midfielder, a traditional anchorman, and at number 10. He has already amassed 266 senior appearances and has been fully fit all pre-season.
What makes Max Bird a valuable asset to Birmingham City
Bird's experience and technical ability make him a valuable asset to Birmingham City. He has been praised by Bristol City expert Dan Carter for his ability to control the game and pick out passes. Bird's best football has come as a number 10, where he can use his technical ability to control the game and pick out passes.
What's next for Max Bird at Birmingham City
Bird will be looking to make an impact at Birmingham City, and with his experience and technical ability, he could be a key player for the club. With his ability to operate in different positions, Bird could be a valuable asset to the team, providing options for Chris Davies in the engine room.
