The 2006-07 campaign delivered an exhilarating immediate return to the top flight for Birmingham City as The Blues, under manager Steve Bruce, surged to a crucial 2nd-place finish in the Championship, securing automatic promotion back to the Premier League. Despite calls for the manager's sacking following an inconsistent start, the team showed immense resolve, ultimately setting a club record with 26 league wins. Leading the charge was the impactful Gary McSheffrey, whose 13 league goals and outstanding 20 assists proved decisive in anchoring the successful promotion campaign.