Stockdale moved to Birmingham City on a free transfer despite reported interest from Leeds United.
David Stockdale’s performance for Birmingham City against Wolverhampton Wanderers has got some Leeds United supporters wondering what might have been.
Stockdale, who hails from Leeds and is a lifelong Whites supporter, became one of the summer’s most sought-after free agents when he decided to leave Brighton & Hove Albion despite the Seagulls’ promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds’ name was listed among those keen, but it was Birmingham who won the race to sign the 32-year-old.
The Whites instead turned to Felix Wiedwald and Andy Lonergan to fill their goalkeeping void, although some doubts remain over the pair’s ability.
And Stockdale’s heroics during Monday’s West Midlands derby at St Andrew’s – which league leaders Wolves won 1-0 thanks to Leo Bonatini’s early striker – had the Elland Road faithful talking once more.
Here’s what they’ve been saying…
Birmingham’s defeat left them inside third from bottom in the Championship, 14 places and as many points behind play-off chasing Leeds.
Would Leeds be higher up the table with Stockdale in goal?
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