2003–04 Walsall F.C. season be relegated on the last day of the season despite a 3-2 win over Rotherham United: an extra two goals scored during the campaign would have been enough for them to climb above Gillingham to safety. Despite the sorry end to the campaign, Paul Merson was handed a permanent contract as manager. Defender Paul Ritchie was named as the club's Player of the Season, but returned to Scotland to play for Dundee United at the end of the season. 2003–04 Walsall F.C. season During the 2003–04 season, Walsall participated in the Football League First Division. Walsall started the season strongly
2003–04 Birmingham City F.C. season side a 29th minute advantage and Bryan Hughes netted his first goal of the season for Birmingham in the second half. The victory saw the club climb to fifth in the table. Birmingham reached the fifth round of the 2003–04 FA Cup before losing to Sunderland of Division One after a replay. Birmingham lost in the second round of the 2003–04 League Cup to Blackpool of Division Two. General Specific 2003–04 Birmingham City F.C. season The 2003–04 season was Birmingham City Football Club's 101st season in the English football league system, their second season in the Premier League, and their