Football
Whether it’s Aston Villa and Birmingham City playing host, there’s nearly always a top class game in town at the weekend. With both teams close the city centre, it’s easy to mix the match with other attractions. Plus with four other local league teams, there’s real football choice.
Aston Villa
Former European Champions, Villa are back in Europe and are prepared to break into the Premiership’s top four. With established international stars in the famous claret and blue the Villans are set to be the team to watch in the 2008/9 season. Off the field, the £5m refurbishment of The Holte Hotel means that fans can once more enjoy the atmosphere of this historic venue. Visitors to the city can enjoy a stadium tour – a chance to see the changing rooms and sit on the manager’s bench.
Birmingham City
Despite relegation the Blues are ready to bounce back into the Premiership at the first attempt. It’s not all bad news, as there are an extra four games to see your team in the Championship and with their best players pledging themselves to the club they’ll keep right on to the end of the road.
Other local teams also give you plenty of options on a weekend. Just down the road, West Bromwich Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coventry City and Walsall give visitors to Birmingham some of the best choice of football action.