New academy coach announced

Last updated : 11 August 2003 By Brian Cartlidge
Birch, who also played at Wolves, will be working under the guidance of Blues' new Academy Director Stewart Hall.

“Anybody who saw him play will know that apart from his obvious ability one of his main assets was his enthusiasm," Hall told the Blues official website, www.bcfc.com.

“He’s got the same characteristics as a coach.

“His knowledge is obviously very good because of the levels he’s played at and if you add his enthusiasm to that then you’ve got a winner.”