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Does Tony Mowbray need to add new men between the posts at St Andrew’s?

Birmingham City are facing up to a big summer, in what will be Tony Mowbray’s first off-season in charge at St Andrew’s

Ultimately, the former Sunderland boss has a number of big decisions to make between now and June regarding those who face uncertain futures in the Second City.

This is despite the fact that, in the short term, the experienced head coach must stave off any lingering fears of relegation to League One for the first time since 1994

In limited time, Mowbray was able to make three new additions to the Blues squad last month, and will no doubt receive ample backing from the club’s American owners, fronted by Tom Wagner and NFL icon Tom Brady

One area that could be pinpointed as a priority in the summer transfer window is between the sticks, as currently, Mowbray has the experienced duo of John Ruddy and Neil Etheridge to call upon.

However, our Blues fan pundit, Mike Gibbs, believes that the club should target a younger number one as soon as possible

I think we need to find a new number one in the summer,” he began. “I think if you look at the style of play that the board are trying to move forward with, certainly the one which Tony Mowbray wants, you’re probably looking at a younger keeper who can grow with the team but are very good with their feet – almost as a sweeper keeper.”

“No offence to Ruddy, he’s not that. He’s a great shot-stopper and a great servant, but I think to support the way we want to play, we need a new number one,” he continued