Last updated: 15:03, January 5, 2009
Birmingham City news
The Blues, under their former name Small Heath, were founder members and the first ever champions of the Football League Second Division.
Birmingham became the first English club side to take part in European competition in 1956 when they played in the inaugural Inter-Cities Fairs Cup competition, which they finished as runners-up in 1960 and 1961.
Their domestic trophy haul includes the 1963 League Cup, but they were unable to repeat that success when they reached the final again 40 years later.
Trevor Francis is one of the club’s most famous sons.
Blues to pounce after loan man's exit
Birmingham will step up their bid for new signings after allowing former Arsenal striker Quincey Owusu Abeyie to return to Russia.
McLeish makes transfer prediction
Alex McLeish has warned Birmingham fans not to expect a rush of expensive new signings in the January transfer window.
Hunt back at Bolton
Bolton manager Gary Megson has recalled right-back Nicky Hunt from his loan spell with Birmingham because of suspensions.
Point pleases relieved McLeish
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish described a share of the spoils against draw specialists Swansea on Sunday as a "point gained".
Transfer dilemma for Blues
Birmingham have extended the loan deal of Nigel Quashie but the move to sign Jordi Lopez has been placed on hold.
Krysiak ends Swans loan spell
Polish goalkeeper Artur Krysiak has ended his three-month loan spell with Swansea and returned to Championship rivals Birmingham.
Boss rules out star exits
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says he does not anticipate losing any of his star players during the January transfer window.
Striker facing spell out
Birmingham will be without striker Garry O'Connor for the next six weeks after the player underwent a groin operation.
More to come - Taylor
Maik Taylor says Birmingham will get even stronger as the season progresses but admits there is room for improvement.
McLeish unliklely to make Posh bid
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish's interest in Peterborough's Craig Mackail-Smith has cooled and he is unlikley to make a January bid.
City await buy back bid
Coventry City boss Chris Coleman has confirmed he wants to sign Gary McSheffrey back from Birmingham City in January.
McLeish rules out double swoop
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says he has his transfer targets but has ruled out a move for Czech pair Milan Misun and Antonin Fantis.
Midfielder wants Blues stay
Nigel Quashie says he is loving life at Birmingham and would jump at the chance to sign on a permanent basis.
McLeish admits to tough win
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admitted his side made hard work of their 1-0 win at Plymouth on Tuesday.
Defender extends Blues stay
Birmingham have extended the loan spell of Bolton defender Nicky Hunt, who will stay at St Andrews until January 10.
