 He ended the season with 20 appearances, including 14 starts, and signed a new three-year contract.With David Murphy still recovering from injury, Hancox hoped to establish himself as first choice at left back, but a bruised testicle sustained in training and the loan signing of Shane Ferguson obstructed his progress.His first appearance of the season was in mid-September, as a substitute with Birmingham already 3–0 down at Burnley, followed by two League Cup ties, the second of which, at home to Stoke City, was 4–4 after extra time.