The 2009-10 campaign delivered a triumphant and stable return to the top flight for Birmingham City as Alex McLeish's men surged to a remarkable 9th-place finish in the Premier League, comfortably securing their status in their first season back. The season was defined by a formidable club-record 12-match top-flight unbeaten run, which earned McLeish the Manager of the Month award for December, and a superb home record with only two league defeats all year. Leading the charge was the prolific centre-forward Cameron Jerome, whose 11 crucial goals, including a spectacular effort against Liverpool at Anfield, anchored a determined and resilient side.