“I think it would be worth doing” – Lee Bowyer’s Birmingham City future amid recent comments: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Birmingham City boss Lee Bowyer has revealed he wants to remain at St Andrew’s for the long term, speaking to Birmingham Live.

The 45-year-old enjoyed a reasonably successful start to life in the West Midlands, guiding the Championship side to safety following a disappointing spell under Aitor Karanka before recruiting well in the summer.

This transfer business looked set to pay dividends when they climbed to as high as fourth place after beating Derby County back in September – but they have endured a mixed run of form since then with the Blues ending back up in a lower midtable position.

Currently sitting 19th and 16 points adrift of the relegation zone, they are all but safe from the drop now but has Bowyer done enough to earn himself a new contract?

The 45-year-old will only have 12 months left on his current deal when the summer comes along, leading the Blues down a potential path of uncertainty. But should that stay be extended?

We asked three of our writers at Football League World for their thoughts.

Josh Cole

Birmingham should offer Lee Bowyer a new deal as the club cannot really afford to continue to make changes in terms of management.

The Blues boss has had to cope with some tough circumstances at St Andrew’s as he has been forced to look towards the loan market and the free-agency market for inspiration due to a lack of funds.

In order for Birmingham to reach new heights, their current owners will need to back Bowyer in the transfer market this summer by giving him the money that he needs to build