Birmingham City: February 2009 Archives

Strikers Garry O'Connor and Kevin Phillips are close to being fit for Birmingham but the trip to Sheffield United will come too soon.

Nottingham Forest are set to be alerted by Birmingham boss Alex McLeish's admission that Gary McSheffrey could be sent out on loan.

Gary Megson has rubbished recent speculation suggesting defender Danny Shittu is set to leave Bolton for a move to Birmingham.

Birmingham are sweating on the fitness of Lee Carsley ahead of tonight's game against Crystal Palace, but Stephen Carr could start.

Birmingham have completed the signing of Stephen Carr, who has penned a one-month deal at St Andrew's.

Birmingham will be without Garry O'Connor against Coventry this weekend after player suffered a setback with his groin.

On-loan striker Scott Sinclair has said he would consider returning to Birmingham from Chelsea if they are promoted this season.

Birmingham have been rocked by the news Kevin Phillips is facing three weeks out with a hamstring injury.

Sebastian Larsson has played down talk he wants to leave Birmingham and says the quotes he made last week were taken out of context.

Bolton are ready to loan Danny Shittu to Birmingham with a view to a permanent move in the summer.

Bolton Wanderers look set to frustrate Birmingham's move to try and take Trotters defender Danny Shittu on loan.

Birmingham look set to hand a debut to new signing Djimi Traore when Nottingham Forest are the visitors on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is refusing to rule out a loan swoop for Bolton defender Danny Shittu.

Danny Shittu is set for a move away from Bolton with a loan deal to Birmingham expected to go through in the next few days.

Birmingham say managing director Karren Brady denies any wrongdoing following her arrest as part of a fraud investigation on Tuesday.

Birmingham have signed out-of-favour Pompey defender Djimi Traore on a three-month emergency loan deal.

Doncaster chairman John Ryan has warned Birmingham that if they want Matt Mills they will have to match their £5million valuation.

Scott Sinclair believes Blues were unlucky to come away from Saturday's game against Burnley with only a point after a good display.

Birmingham have been boosted by the news Gary McSheffrey has recovered from a knee injury and could face Burnley.

Birmingham have told midfielder Mehdi Nafti he will be free to leave the club on loan if any teams come in for him.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has revealed striker James McFadden will be out for up to two months with his knee injury.

Stoke have finally confirmed that full-back Stephen Kelly has signed on loan from Birmingham until the end of the season.

Ibrahima Sonko and Danny Shittu could still join Birmingham on loan as Alex McLeish continues his search for defenders.

Stoke are hoping that they completed the loan signing of Birmingham full-back Stephen Kelly in time for it to be sanctioned by the FA.

Alex McLeish is in a race to sign a new defender, with Doncaster's Matt Mills looking like the main target for the Birmingham boss.

Strikers Garry O'Connor and Kevin Phillips are close to being fit for Birmingham but the trip to Sheffield United will come too soon.

Nottingham Forest are set to be alerted by Birmingham boss Alex McLeish's admission that Gary McSheffrey could be sent out on loan.

Gary Megson has rubbished recent speculation suggesting defender Danny Shittu is set to leave Bolton for a move to Birmingham.

Birmingham are sweating on the fitness of Lee Carsley ahead of tonight's game against Crystal Palace, but Stephen Carr could start.

Birmingham have completed the signing of Stephen Carr, who has penned a one-month deal at St Andrew's.

Birmingham will be without Garry O'Connor against Coventry this weekend after player suffered a setback with his groin.

On-loan striker Scott Sinclair has said he would consider returning to Birmingham from Chelsea if they are promoted this season.

Birmingham have been rocked by the news Kevin Phillips is facing three weeks out with a hamstring injury.

Sebastian Larsson has played down talk he wants to leave Birmingham and says the quotes he made last week were taken out of context.

Bolton are ready to loan Danny Shittu to Birmingham with a view to a permanent move in the summer.

Bolton Wanderers look set to frustrate Birmingham's move to try and take Trotters defender Danny Shittu on loan.

Birmingham look set to hand a debut to new signing Djimi Traore when Nottingham Forest are the visitors on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is refusing to rule out a loan swoop for Bolton defender Danny Shittu.

Danny Shittu is set for a move away from Bolton with a loan deal to Birmingham expected to go through in the next few days.

Birmingham say managing director Karren Brady denies any wrongdoing following her arrest as part of a fraud investigation on Tuesday.

Birmingham have signed out-of-favour Pompey defender Djimi Traore on a three-month emergency loan deal.

Doncaster chairman John Ryan has warned Birmingham that if they want Matt Mills they will have to match their £5million valuation.

Scott Sinclair believes Blues were unlucky to come away from Saturday's game against Burnley with only a point after a good display.

Birmingham have been boosted by the news Gary McSheffrey has recovered from a knee injury and could face Burnley.

Birmingham have told midfielder Mehdi Nafti he will be free to leave the club on loan if any teams come in for him.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has revealed striker James McFadden will be out for up to two months with his knee injury.

Stoke have finally confirmed that full-back Stephen Kelly has signed on loan from Birmingham until the end of the season.

Ibrahima Sonko and Danny Shittu could still join Birmingham on loan as Alex McLeish continues his search for defenders.

Stoke are hoping that they completed the loan signing of Birmingham full-back Stephen Kelly in time for it to be sanctioned by the FA.

Alex McLeish is in a race to sign a new defender, with Doncaster's Matt Mills looking like the main target for the Birmingham boss.