Blues release defence duo as list is revealed

BIRMINGHAM City have confirmed Grant Hanley and Lee Myung-Jae have left the club following the announcement of their released and retained list.

- By BRIAN DICK

The defenders both signed short-term contracts midway through the season to give Chris Davies the depth to maintain what turned out to be a record-breaking season.

Ten of the club's Under-21 players have been released, including striker Junior Dixon and midfielder Josh Home who has worked with the first team last season and was an unused substitute in the Vertu Trophy quarter-final win at Swindon Town.

The announcement was made on the club's website and read: "Birmingham City can confirm the list of retained and released players following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season.

"Grant Hanley and Lee Myung-Jae - who both joined the club in January - have been released following the expiration of their contracts, while Luke Harris, Kieran Dowell and Ben Davies have returned to their parent clubs following respective loan spells.