"I'm a Premier League footballer": Birmingham City new boy sends defiant message News: The72 - Football League News

Birmingham City new boy Liam Millarbelieveshe is good enough to play in the Premier League. Birmingham City signed the winger on aseason-long loanfrom Hull City on deadline day. He has since adapted well to life at BCFC and has three assists and one goal in his first four Championship outings for the Midland club. Millar, 26, helped the Tigers gain promotion to the top flight via the play-offs in the last campaign under the guidance of Sergej Jakirovic. He was then given the green light to head out the exit door at the MKM Stadium on the final day of the transfer window. Millar has said, as per OneSoccer on X:“I’ve been very open that I want to prove that I’m good enough to play in the Premier League. I believe I’m a Premier League footballer and I believe that is where I belong. I’m going to keep proving that, day by day. Hopefully I’ll get what I believe to be true. ” He added:“Chris Davies wanted me for so long. The trust that he has in me already and just playing for him for six games has been amazing. I’m really enjoying my time atBirmingham so far. ” Birmingham City new boy Liam Millar catching the eye so far Birmingham City land Millar tobolster their attacking department. He gives BCFC more competition and depth going forward. The Canada international, who has 44 caps to his name, has injected more quality into the Blues’ options at the top end of the pitch. He is quick, tricky and likes to cut in on his right foot from the left. Millar joined Hull City back in 2024 following a temporary spell at Preston North End. He went on to play 53 matches for the East Yorkshire outfit and scored five goals. He found the net for the Tigers in their 1-0 away win at Coventry City in August. However, Jakirovic’s side still decided to offload the ex-Liverpool and FC Basel to pave the way tosign Sorba Thomasfrom Stoke City and it was Birmingham City who won the race for his signature. Liam Millar stats for Birmingham City in all competitions to date Games Goals Assists 4 1 3 The Verdict: Birmingham City likely to pursue permanent Liam Millar deal from Hull City down the line Birmingham City are likely to pursue a permanent deal for Millar down the line with the way things are going. He has made a positive impression at BCFC and is becoming a popular man among their fans. His contract at Hull City expires in June 2027 meaning he has entered his final 12 months. However, the Tigershold an optionto extend his stay by a further year until 2028 meaning they are under no immediate pressure to cash in on him and can wait for the right offer to come in for his services before they consider letting him go full-time. The Blues drew 2-2 at home against Middlesbrough last time out before the international break and Millar managed to get himself on the scoresheet for the first time. Davies’ men are back in action on 10th October with an away trip to The Hawthorns to take on West Brom. Add us on Google Birmingham City FC Championship BCFC BCFC news Birmingham City Birmingham City FC Birmingham City FC news Birmingham City news Championship HCAFC HCAFC news Hull City Hull City AFC Hull City AFC news Hull City news Liam Millar Author Harry Mail is a freelance writer who has worked for The72 since 2017 and is based in the North West. He has also written for the Yorkshire Evening Post, Yorkshire Post, The Star and Lancashire Evening Post among other sites since graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with a degree in Sports Journalism. Championship, League One Correspondent 20140+ Articles published 9+ yr Covering the EFL Championship, League One Primary beat Every one of the 72. The72 is an independent news source dedicated to England's second, third and fourth tiers - every one of the 72 clubs across the Championship, League One and League Two, covered with the same care the Premier League gets everywhere else. Whether your club is chasing promotion or fighting to stay up, we're covering it.