New kids on the block - taking a look at Blues young professionals
13.08.26, 12:10 Updated 17.08.26, 10:24
Colin Tattum
Seven scholars have signed their first professional contracts at Birmingham City.
The cohort will form a core of the season’s under-21s for new head coach Scott Sellars.
Louie Rea, son of former Blues centre-half or centre-forward Simon Rea, has agreed a one-year deal, with a 12-month option.
The midfielder made waves for the under-21s last season and he will be joined on one-year terms by Junior Wilson.
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Colin Tattum covered Blues for the Birmingham Mail & Sports Argus as correspondent & chief sports writer for 28 years before becoming head of media & communications at St. Andrew's in 2014. Most recently he worked in academy talent ID & recruitment before returning full circle by joining renowned journalist Neil Moxley with the launch of Forever Blues.