Chris Davies’ Birmingham City will take on Peterborough United in the Vertu Trophy later today
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies gives a speech to players and staff
Chris Davies has told his players to write their names into Birmingham City’s history by achieving a league and cup double.
Blues wrapped up promotion on Tuesday by beating Peterborough United and a repeat result at Wembley will see them crowned Vertu Trophy champions.
The current crop of Blues stars can emulate Barry Fry’s team of 30 years ago and Davies has tried to make sure that possibility hasn’t been lost on his charges this season.
“What I’ve tried to do is create a vision of where we’re going and what’s possible,” said Davies. “To be a leader you’ve got to be leading somewhere and going somewhere.
“This competition was that. This is where we can go, this is what it can mean.
“We’ve got a picture in one of the rooms (at the training ground) of the last time the club won it. It’s a chance to make history and be remembered – not just another player and another team.
“I think they’ve all bought into that and started getting excited by it.”
It is also a day for Blues’ long-suffering supporters to enjoy. Blues haven’t visited Wembley since 2011, when they won the Carling Cup, and had been on a downward spiral until last year.
The 43,000-plus cheering Blues on at Wembley are hoping to witness the team’s 40th win in its 54th game of the season.
Speaking directly to the Blues faithful at his press conference on Thursday, Davies said: “Enjoy the day. I said to the players that you have to cherish the good times in football, because there are quite literally ups and downs.
“For us to go down there with that amount of support is something we’re going to really enjoy.
“The club is together right now. The fans, the players, the staff, we’ve got a togetherness and if you’re together in football you’ve got a great chance.”
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