Birmingham City: October 2008 Archives

Alex McLeish faces a defensive crisis after three of his defenders were ruled out of the game against Coventry on Monday.

Birmingham are reported to be lining up a £1.5million swoop for Bolton defender Danny Shittu in January.

Alex McLeish has hit out at his players and says too many of them were 'off the boil' as Birmingham lost 1-0 against ten-man QPR.

Birmingham are one of four English clubs tracking Bosnian goalkeeper Sead Ramovic ahead of January's transfer window.

Sebastian Larsson insists he is happy at Birmingham and believes he will be back in the Premiership with the club next season.

James McFadden and Quincy Owusu-Abeyie are back in contention for Birmingham's home game against Sheffield Wednesday after injury.

Boss Alex McLeish has warned Garry O'Connor and Kevin Phillips they cannot take their places for granted at Birmingham.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has praised his strikeforce after a last minute winner against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night.

Birmingham have been boosted by the news David Murphy's knee injury is not serious and he could be fit for the weekend.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish says he is upset to have lost Radhi Jaidi after the defender was ruled out for three games.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is yet to decide whether to sign West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie on loan.

Quincy Owusu-Abeyie says he is loving life at Birmingham and wants to sign a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has told boss Alex McLeish there is still cash available if he wants to strengthen in January.

Peterborough have told Birmingham that star striker Craig Mackail-Smith is not for sale following reports Blues are keen.

Birmingham say they are set to sign Nigel Quashie on a one-month loan deal from West Ham with a view to a permanent switch.

Tottenham's out of favour midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng will reportedly snub a move to Birmingham in favour of going back to Germany.

Key defender Radhi Jaidi has vowed to see out the rest of his career in England with Premier League hopefuls Birmingham.

Sebastian Larsson says the future looks a bright one under Alex McLeish and is tipping Birmingham to go up.

Birmingham are on the verge of wrapping up a deal for Nigel Quashie after he impressed while on trial at the club.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to have another go at luring Bobo Balde to St Andrews after failing to capture him in the summer.

Birmingham City are close to deciding whether to bring Nigel Quashie in from West Ham after the player's trial with the Blues.

Alex McLeish has warned his shot-shy Birmingham strike force they have to follow Wolves' lead and start finding the net.

Birmingham are not in the hunt to sign Barnsley's Steve Howard despite reports claiming they have made a late bid.