Though he was relegated with Birmingham, he personally played very well that year, Birmingham simply didn't score any goals. Their defence was fine. Last year the Blackburn squad and Steve Kean was the problem - it sounds like they had massive disharmony, I don't think any of their team played to anything like their potential. I don't think you can blame it all on Dann.
I'm not aruging there might not be better out there, but just pointing out Dann isn't as bad as some of you are making out.
NA is all about the TEAM, be builds teams and wants players who fit into the team - maybe Dann is a good fit in the team in NA's eyes?