Birmingham City Will Revert To Its Original Name For One Match Ahead Of Peaky Blinders Launch

The Blues were founded as Small Heath Alliance in 1875 before being renamed Birmingham in 1905, and finally Birmingham City in 1943.

So why are they changing their name? By the order of the Peaky Blinders [no, seriously], the club will return to its roots ahead of the TV show's return to BBC One for its sixth and final series on Sunday.

For one game only, the players will also leave the tunnel to sound of the Peaky Blinders theme song Red Right Hand, while Shelby Brothers LTD hoardings will surround the pitch.

In addition to changes on match day, the club's social media channels are set to bring a retro feel to their pre-match content.

The Shelbys will be returning to our screens on Sunday night, with the final series delayed due to the pandemic. Each episode will air weekly at 9pm.

Thoughts on Birmingham's decision to change their name for one game only ahead of this weekend's TV show release?

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