The 2010-11 campaign delivered historic silverware for Birmingham City as the Blues clinched the League Cup, their first major trophy since 1963, with a dramatic 2-1 final victory over favourites Arsenal. The unforgettable triumph was sealed by goals from Nikola Žigić and Obafemi Martins. Though they finished 18th and were relegated from the Premier League, midfielder Craig Gardner's 8 league goals led the attack in a turbulent season built on the grit of captain Stephen Carr and the brilliance of goalkeeper Ben Foster. It was a contrasting year that marked the club's return to European football, forever defining a chapter of glorious cup success and Premier League heartbreak.