We asked AI to predict Birmingham City's next three managers - this was its astonishing response

Birmingham City turned to Chris Davies as their manager last summer. He was picked as the man to lead them forward following their relegation from the Championship.

They slipped into League One after finishing in the bottom three along with Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town. Prior to his switch to the Midlands, their boss worked as a coach with the likes of Leicester City, Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Blues have adapted well to life in the third tier and are top of the table as they close in on an immediate promotion. They have the likes of Wycombe Wanderers, Wrexham, Stockport County and Charlton Athletic chasing them down.

AI predicts Birmingham City’s next three managers

We have asked Grok to predict Birmingham’s next three managers after Davies. Using AI, it has forecasted:

1. Michael Carrick

AI has said: “Carrick, currently managing Middlesbrough in the Championship, has earned praise for his calm leadership and possession-based football since taking over in 2022. By 2026, at 45, he might be ready for a new challenge if Middlesbrough stagnates or if Birmingham offers a bigger project. His experience as a Manchester United assistant and his playing pedigree could appeal to Knighthead’s desire for a respected figure. If Davies leaves after promotion, Carrick could be lured to Birmingham to push them toward Premier League contention. His style—structured, attacking football—would build on Davies’ foundation, and his North West roots might make the move appealing.”

2. Frank Lampard

AI has said: “Lampard, a high-profile name, has been mentioned in Birmingham’s managerial conversations (e.g., in 2024 rumors). After mixed spells at Chelsea and Everton, he’s likely rebuilding his reputation at Coventry City. He could see Birmingham—potentially a stable Championship or new Premier League side—as a chance to prove himself. The American owners might favor his marquee status to boost the club’s global profile, especially with Tom Brady’s involvement.”

3. Steven Gerrard

AI has said: “Gerrard, a Premier League icon, has had a rollercoaster managerial career—success at Rangers, struggles at Aston Villa, and a stint at Al-Ettifaq as of 2025. By 2030, at 50, he might be looking to rebuild his reputation in England. Birmingham, potentially a mid-tier Premier League or top Championship side by then, could be a fit for his ambition and name value, especially with the club’s high-profile ownership connections (e.g., Tom Brady).”

Birmingham City’s last outing

Birmingham were beaten 3-1 away at Bolton Wanderers last time out. Speaking afterwards, Davies said: “It’s a difficult place to come at the best of times but that start to the second half is what really cost us because to go a goal down, and then two goals down, made it too much of a mountain to climb.

“I think there was a combination of things; good opposition, a little bit of tiredness crept in to a few players naturally after the amount of games they have played, and we just weren’t quite there and the level wasn’t quite there. And if the level isn’t quite there, both as a team and individually, then you’ll get punished and that’s what we got tonight.”

He added: “But I said to the players, I’m not going to berate them too much. I’ve told them that the level wasn’t good enough tonight and they are fully aware of that, and they are hurting.”