Birmingham City lost to second-place Ipswich Town 2-1 on Monday afternoon, continuing their dismal run of results.

The Blues have now only won one of their last eight league games after suffering their third straight loss.

With five games left, Chris Davies’ team is now closer to the relegation zone than sixth-place Southampton, ending their ambitions of contending for a play-off spot.

Supporters have put a lot of pressure on the manager as a result, with Birmingham hoping to compete for a spot in the Premier League after they were promoted from League One last year.

With a record 111 points, the Midlands team won the third division title, but a year later, the 41-year-old continues to face criticism from supporters.

Birmingham hasn’t played in the Premier League since 2011, but its owners, Knighthead Capital, led by Tom Wagner, want to return the team to the top division as soon as feasible.

Birmingham backs Chris Davies

With a video upload featuring the coach thanking the traveling supporters at Portman Road, Birmingham has demonstrated their support for Davies on social media.

Through X, the club wrote, “Now and always, we keep right on.”

Nevertheless, the outpouring of support has not been well received by supporters, many of whom believe Davies ought to be fired from his position at St. Andrew’s.

One fan commented on Birmingham’s tweet, saying, “Yeah, but with a new manager.”

Since taking over as manager in the summer of 2024, the 41-year-old has been crucial to the Blues’ easy return to the Championship after being demoted to League One.

“Four out of how many points now? In response to Birmingham’s remark, one supporter responded, “Get rid of Davies.”

“Sack Davies Now!” another person wrote.

Therefore, this loss wasn’t as devastating as the others. Give up acting like this was anything other than a defeat and zero points.

Due to their recent performance, Birmingham is now 16th in the Championship standings and 12 points above the relegation zone.

One fan said, “DAVIES OUT.”

On March 11, Birmingham defeated QPR, and Patrick Roberts’ goal in the sixth minute was sufficient to secure all three points.

On Monday afternoon, Carlos Vicente gave the Blues the lead against Ipswich, but goals from Ben Johnson and Kasey McAteer prior to halftime gave Kieran McKenna’s team the victory and second place.

The Blues’ next match will take place at home on April 12 at 12 p.m. versus Wrexham, a team that was also promoted and is now ranked seventh in the standings.

Birmingham should give Chris Davies some time because he has earned it.

Under Knighthead, Birmingham has made significant investments in the first team roster, which has increased supporters’ criticism of the manager.

However, some supporters shouldn’t forget Davies’ contribution to their promotion the previous season, and he deserves time to make amends.

Birmingham may decide to switch managers in the summer, but it would make sense to support him and give him the start of the following season.

consecutive promotions from the League It was always a very ambitious goal for the club because it will take time to reach the top division, and one to the Premier League is becoming more and more uncommon.