Last updated: 15:20, July 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.
Barton link for Blues
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish reportedly wants to take a gamble on signing bad boy Joey Barton but only on a season-long loan.
Bowyer hopes maintained by Blues
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish remains confident Lee Bowyer will sign permanently with Blues this summer as he strengthens his midfield.
Blues youngster goes on loan
Young winger Robin Shroot has left Birmingham to join League Two new-boys Burton Albion on a season-long loan deal.
Blues won't give up Vieira chase
Birmingham are understood to have increased their wage offer to Patrick Vieira in a last attempt to sign the French midfielder.
Blues In Bale Link
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has admitted that he is interested in bringing Spurs full-back Gareth Bale to St Andrews.
Big Eck's board thanks
Alex McLeish has thanked City's board for financing the moves he has made in the transfer market this summer.
Eck on Ferguson move
Alex McLeish has confirmed Birmingham are interested in Barry Ferguson but insists there is 'work to be done' on a potential deal.
Friendly dates announced
Birmingham will face German sides Stuttgart and Augsburg plus Saudi Arabians Al-Hilal during their tour of Austria next month.
Fergie and Fred linked
Birmingham are interested in Monaco's France Under-21 striker Frederic Nimani and Scotland midfielder Barry Ferguson.
Boss happy with deal
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says he is happy with the signing of Giovanny Espinoza and has denied there has been a fall out.
£5m deal won't be last - Sullivan
Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has promised three more signings after Roger Johnson's £5m move from Cardiff.
Defender close to deal
Birmingham are expected to complete the signing of Cardiff defender Roger Johnson once personal terms have been agreed.
Duo chase Celtic ace
Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to renew his interest in Celtic's Bobo Balde but faces a battle with Burnley for his signature.
McLeish set to land his man
Birmingham are holding contract talks with Roger Johnson after agreeing a fee with Cardiff for the defender.
City custodian makes Blues switch
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart has joined Birmingham for a season long loan deal after losing his top spot at Eastlands.
