About Redditch Blues

An official Birmingham City Football Club supporters club, run by volunteers and bringing local Bluenoses together.

Bringing Blues fans together since 1993

Redditch Blues is an official Birmingham City supporters’ club built on a shared passion for the club, a love of football and a commitment to bringing Blues fans together.

From organising travel to home and away matches to creating unforgettable memories at Wembley, we help supporters follow their team wherever they play. What began as a small group of friends has grown into a thriving supporters’ club with more than 600 members at the end of the 2024/25 season. Whether you’re a lifelong Bluenose or a younger fan just starting your journey, Redditch Blues is here to help you be part of it.

Whether it’s a local away day or a long journey across the country, our aim is to make following Blues as straightforward and enjoyable as possible. We want supporters to spend less time worrying about getting to the match and more time enjoying the football, sharing the journey and backing the team.

Over the years, our coach travel has taken us to some unforgettable occasions, creating memories that will stay with our members for years to come.

Although many of our members come from Redditch, our community stretches much further afield. We welcome supporters from Studley, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester and Droitwich, as well as members from places including Devon, Stroud and Telford.

What unites us is our shared passion for Birmingham City. Whether members travel with us every week or join us for selected fixtures, they are part of a community that continues to grow.

Our History

Redditch Blues was founded in 1993 by a group of friends looking for an easier way to travel to Blues matches together. Their enthusiasm led to the formation of the club’s first committee, established by Sam Joseph, Dave Wormington, Paul Sheldon, Micky Lakin and Mark Court, before Redditch Blues was recognised by Birmingham City as an official supporters’ club.

Over the years, the club has called several venues home, beginning at South Redditch Sports and Social Club before moving to Studley Road Social Club and later The Oast House in 2009. That same year marked an important chapter in our story, as Lynda Courts took over the running of the club, supported by Nigel Davidson. Nigel stepped down in 2019 and Mark Marshall replaced him.

As membership continued to grow, Redditch Blues returned to South Redditch Sports & Social Club for the start of the 2025/26 season. More than three decades after its formation, Redditch Blues continues to grow while staying true to the original idea: bringing Blues fans together and making it easier to follow their team.

Unforgettable Memories

Wembley, Europe and beyond

Some moments in football deserve to be experienced together, and Redditch Blues has helped members be part of some very special occasions.

From cup finals at Wembley to European adventures abroad, our supporters have travelled far and wide to follow Birmingham City and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Carling Cup Final in 2011

We took seven coaches to Wembley to watch Birmingham City lift the Carling Cup, creating an incredible day for Blues supporters and one nobody will forget!

European adventures in 2011

Following Blues in the Europa League brought some unforgettable trips across Europe. Redditch Blues helped organise flights for members travelling to Maribor in Slovenia and Braga in Portugal, as well as taking two coaches to Brugge in Belgium to support the team.

Vertu Trophy Final in 2025

We took an incredible ten coaches to Wembley for the final, providing another memorable occasion for our travelling support. Whilst the result didn't go our way, we were still able to celebrate promotion and enjoy a day out.

We have also organised special events giving supporters the chance to meet Birmingham City legends, including the likes of Trevor Francis and Steve Bruce. More recently we've had the likes of Lukas Jutkiewicz, Ben Petty, Lee Carsley, Paul Tait and Paul Devlin to name a few!

These occasions are about more than football. They’re about the friendships, shared experiences and unforgettable journeys that bring generations of Blues fans together, whether at Wembley, across Europe or on the road to a home or away game.

Meet the Committee

Lynda Courts

Branch Leader & Treasurer

Lynda has been at the heart of Redditch Blues since taking over the running of the club in 2009. Originally from Solihull, she moved to Redditch in 1989 after living in Northfield and spent her working life as a maths teacher before retiring.

Her commitment to football goes far beyond the supporters’ club. Lynda and her family are devoted Blues fans, travelling to Birmingham City men’s home and away matches. When the men aren’t playing, Lynda and her husband, Pete, follow Birmingham City Women, travelling to as many home and away fixtures as they can.

Their passion doesn’t stop with Blues, either. Lynda and Pete follow England home and away, proudly displaying what has become the famous Redditch Blues flag that fellow Blues supporters and Redditch residents look out for at matches. Lynda has even caught the attention of England star Jude Bellingham, who regularly waves to her or blows her a kiss from the pitch!

When they’re not following Blues or England, Lynda and Pete occasionally take in a Redditch United match, proving that there’s always room for a little more football in their lives.

Football is very much a family affair, too. Lynda’s two grandsons have inherited the family passion for Blues, with her eldest attending his first away game at Swansea when he was just two weeks old! Between them they have only missed four matches home and away since they were born!

With her dedication, experience and infectious love of football, Lynda continues to play a central role in running Redditch Blues and bringing supporters together. Whether it’s organising the supporters’ club, travelling the country to follow her teams or proudly flying the Redditch Blues flag, her commitment to football is second to none.

Mark Marshall

Club chair

Mark grew up in Rednal, Birmingham, and has supported Blues since childhood. Now living in Redditch with his wife, he remains a familiar face among the travelling support.

Mark joined Lynda in helping with the running of Redditch Blues following Nigel Davidson’s decision to step down in June 2019. His knowledge of the club and long-standing support help guide the decisions that keep the supporters’ club moving forward.

A keen supporter of Birmingham City Women as well, Mark shares Lynda’s enthusiasm for following Blues across both the men’s and women’s teams.

Jane Kember

Secretary

Jane comes from a family of devoted Bluenoses, with a shared passion for Birmingham City running through the generations. A season ticket holder, Jane regularly cheers on Blues at home and also attends away matches whenever she can.

Jane joined the Redditch Blues committee as Secretary in 2019, helping with some of the administration behind the scenes. Her role is an important part of ensuring the supporters’ club continues to run smoothly and provide a great service for its members.

With her own lifelong connection to Blues and her commitment to Redditch Blues, Jane plays a valuable role in supporting the club and its growing membership.

Wendy Hobday

Committee Member

Wendy is a passionate Birmingham City supporter and a season ticket holder who regularly cheers on Blues at home, as well as occasionally travelling to away matches.

As a valued member of the Redditch Blues committee, Wendy also helps run one of the club’s home matchday coaches, helping ensure supporters can travel to St Andrew’s to back the team.

Her enthusiasm for Blues and her practical support with matchday travel make her an important part of the Redditch Blues team, helping members enjoy their matchday experience.