[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, even years after leaving Birmingham City to join Borussia Dortmund and later transferring to Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham remains an iconic figure for Birmingham City. The talented youngster made his first-team debut for Birmingham at just 16 years old, before embarking on a world-class professional career. Ahead of the EFL Championship match against Blackburn Rovers, fans at St Andrew’s Stadium unveiled a huge banner that perfectly blended the club’s football history with the city’s cinematic legacy.
The banner featured not only Jude Bellingham, but also club legend Trevor Francis, alongside Tommy Shelby — the iconic protagonist from the hit TV series Peaky Blinders. However, the club’s social media strategy for the reveal left many fans confused: the official account tagged Netflix, sparking doubts over whether the gesture was a sincere tribute or merely a commercial promotion.
The editor believes that the decision to feature Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of Tommy Shelby alongside the club’s football figures stems from the deep connection between the drama and Birmingham’s industrial history. With the release of the new film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal, the club aims to bridge the gap between popular culture and football stadiums.