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A high-stakes clash looms in League One as two promotion contenders square off in a thrilling showdown. Wrexham, the Welsh side propelled into the spotlight by a hit series and a steady march toward their Premier League aspirations, sits third in the standings with 51 points.

This match offers them a golden opportunity to close the gap at the top. Their opponents, Birmingham City, lead the league with 56 points and are determined to solidify their position. With everything on the line, this contest promises to deliver drama and intensity as both teams battle for supremacy.

When will the Wrexham vs Birmingham City match be played?

Wrexham host Birmingham City for the Matchday 28 of the 2024/2025 League One this Thursday, January 23. The action is set to kick off at 3:00 PM (ET).

Wrexham vs Birmingham City: Time by State in the USA

ET: 3:00 PM

CT: 2:00 PM

MT: 1:00 PM

PT: 12:00 PM

How to watch Wrexham vs Birmingham City in the USA

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Birmingham City on the other hand are out of promotional position in the Championship, but is still in the race, the club felt it was necessary to part ways with John Eustace, amid mix reactions from fans. Birmingham City now has a 5-3-3 record in the league and hopes that Rooney can ignite not only on the field but off as well.

According to The Sun, Tom Brady was a huge advocate to sign the former Manchester United legend. Rooney is also reported to be preparing his backroom staff, and the reports of his salary are coming to light.

Wayne Rooney’s possible salary at Birmingham City

Birmingham City is reported to be willing to pay Rooney $1.8 million a year to have the former Derby County manager on the sidelines. Fans of Birmingham City are meeting the news of Rooney with a mixed response, on the coaching front, Rooney’s resume is not yet accomplished.

At Derby County, Rooney coached from November 2020 to June 2022 compiling a record of 24-39-22, and at DC United who were one of the worst clubs in MLS when Rooney took over was able to earn a 14-25-14 record but failed to make the playoffs in 2023 despite making some good acquisitions and showing well at times during the year.

In total Rooney has a 27.5% winning percentage as a manager and for the supporters of Birmingham City questions have been raised if the club is ready for a manager whose experience has yet to produce significant results.

Role of Tom Brady at Birmingham City

Tom Brady is a co-owner of the club and was keen to have a known figure on the bench leading Birmingham City. Brady has huge hopes for Birmingham City as he hopes the club can return to the Premier League.

The GOAT has stepped away from football after two decades of dominating the sport. It was uncertain if he would stay retired definitively, but this time appears to be that way. Tom Brady is focusing on new projects, one of which is Birmingham City.

This club plays in the EFL Championship, the second division in England, just one step behind the prestigious Premier League. Brady became a minority owner earlier this month, so he is just getting to know it more.

Brady seems to have a deeper involvement than just being an investor. His role there is as the chairman of Birmingham City’s advisory board, which means he is going to have direct influence everywhere within the club in terms of sports science, player health, and nutrition.

Tom Brady Attends Birmingham City Match for the First Time

Birmingham City had already started their Championship competition with a draw against Swansea. They also had a victory against Cheltenham in a Cup matchup, but Brady wasn’t able to be any of those.

However, the former New England Patriots player took a flight to the United Kingdom to witness his newly acquired team in person. The result was a victory against Leeds United with a game-winning penalty kick late on the aggregate.

Fans were delighted to see Brady there, so they made sure to give him a proper welcome. He entered a pub near St. Andrew’s Stadium before the match, where he received the warm chants from the supporters.

Trusty would also earn his first cap for the USMNT in 2023 in the CONCACAF Nations League A group phase match against Grenada. Trusty has been a breath of fresh air for USMNT fans, who have seen the United States struggle to find consistent defenders both on the national team and club level.

The on-loan Arsenal player is now reportedly being monitored by Scottish giants Rangers, who are willing to put up a transfer fee for the American defender.

Auston Trusty to Rangers?

According to reports in the Daily Mail, Rangers have been monitoring Trusty for some time and see the Scottish club as a good landing spot for the USMNT player. Rangers would pay Arsenal a £2 million transfer, although that number seems small given that Arsenal paid an undisclosed fee back in January and Trusty has only added to his value.

Michael Beale has Trusty high on his list of targets and Rangers has been home to many Americans over the years most notably Claudio Reyna. Trusty stated that his dream is to play in the Premier League and the American could have a few Premier League suitors in the summer given his level of play this season, although making the Arsenal squad looks doubtful.

Maxi Lopez can best be described as a mediocre soccer player, who shockingly signed with Barcelona in 2005 where he played 14 games scoring 0 goals. Lopez had stints at FC Moscow, Vasco Da Gama, Chievo, and Torino. It was his time at Sampdoria (2012-2014) that he is most known for, but not for anything that happened on the soccer field.

It was during Lopez’s stint at Sampdoria that Wanda Nara met Mauro Icardi and the infamous affair between the two began resulting in divorce between Nara andLopez in 2013. The breakup between Lopez and Nara was huge news in Argentina full of mudslinging between the two on their issues of infidelity.

Maxi Lopez new owner of Birmingham City

At 38-years-old Lopez is almost a decade removed from the terrible divorce he had with Nara and today joined local businessman Paul Richardson in their quest to take over Birmingham City.

The group known as Birmingham Sport Holdings (BSHL) is waiting for approval of their takeover from English soccer authorities, in the meantime the new owners are doing all the proper due diligence as to how the club is run.

Lopez spoke with Football Daily and stated that the funds are “theirs (Paul Richardson)”. The process of the purchase is slated to take three weeks for final approval. Birmingham City is currently in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football.