Birmingham City: March 2009 Archives

Winger move ruled out

Loan star Scott Sinclair has ruled out a permanent move to Birmingham as he still believes he has a future at Chelsea.

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Keeper's future in doubt

Birmingham's second-choice goalkeeper Colin Doyle has admitted he is frustrated at his lack of games and could leave in the summer.

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Glory rule out swoop

Perth Glory have now backtracked on comments made earlier in the week and say they are not pursuing Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips.

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Blues make complaint over Perth antics

Birmingham have asked the Football Association to complain to Fifa over Australian side Perth Glory's plan to sign Kevin Phillips.

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Blues face striker battle

Birmingham face a battle to keep hold of Kevin Phillips after Australian outfit Perth Glory confirmed their interest in him.

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Blues still chasing hard - McLeish

Alex McLeish says he is refusing to get downhearted despite falling five points behind Wolves at the top of the Championship.

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Blues eye star return boost

Birmingham hope to have James McFadden, Marcus Bent, Stuart Parnaby and Kemy Agustien back fit after the international break.

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Triple boost for McLeish

Birmingham could welcome back Kevin Phillips, David Murphy and Stuart Parnaby for the Championship clash with Norwich.

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McLeish faces striker dilemma

Birmingham have been boosted by the news Kevin Phillips is back in training ahead of the clash with Norwich this weekend.

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Defender eyes City stay

Birmingham defender Radhi Jaidi says he has no plans to retire and is targeting another contract with Blues.

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McLeish issues warning to Wolves

Alex McLeish has warned Wolves that the title race is not over yet and believes Birmingham are capable of catching their rivals.

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French ace linked with move

Birmingham are showing an interest in the French goalkeeper Yohann Pele, but face strong competition for his signature.

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Bowyer facing late test

Lee Bowyer is struggling with an abductor strain and is touch and go to make Birmingham's trip to Doncaster on Saturday.

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O'Connor told to step up

Alex McLeish has urged Garry O'Connor to kick on and get the goals needed to fire Birmingham back to the Premier League.

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Bowyer concern for Blues

Lee Bowyer is struggling with a groin injury but Alex McLeish hopes the midfielder will be fit to face Doncaster this weekend.

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Bent blow for Blues

Birmingham will be without Marcus Bent against Barnsley this evening as the striker faces four weeks out through injury.

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Winger exit delight

Gary McSheffrey says he is pleased to have left his 'bad situation' at Birmingham and is delighted to have joined Nottingham Forest.

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Defender facing fitness fight

Birmingham will hand a late fitness test to Radhi Jaidi ahead of the clash with Southampton as he struggles with a thigh injury.

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Blues agree loan departure

Nottingham Forest have bolstered their attacking options with the loan capture of Birmingham City striker Gary McSheffrey.

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Blues wait on duo

Birmingham look set to be without Liam Ridgewell for tonight's clash against Bristol City while David Murphy could also miss out.

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Star out for weeks

Birmingham have been hit by the news defender Djimi Traore has been ruled out for seven weeks with a hamstring injury.

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Defender deal done

Birmingham have completed the signing of Ecuadorean defender Ulises de la Cruz on a one-month deal.

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Blues boss bemoans harsh penalty

Alex McLeish slammed the penalty decision which resulted in his Birmingham side's 2-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Sunday.

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Winger move ruled out

Loan star Scott Sinclair has ruled out a permanent move to Birmingham as he still believes he has a future at Chelsea.

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Keeper's future in doubt

Birmingham's second-choice goalkeeper Colin Doyle has admitted he is frustrated at his lack of games and could leave in the summer.

More: Keeper's future in doubt |

Glory rule out swoop

Perth Glory have now backtracked on comments made earlier in the week and say they are not pursuing Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips.

More: Glory rule out swoop |

Blues make complaint over Perth antics

Birmingham have asked the Football Association to complain to Fifa over Australian side Perth Glory's plan to sign Kevin Phillips.

More: Blues make complaint over Perth antics |

Blues face striker battle

Birmingham face a battle to keep hold of Kevin Phillips after Australian outfit Perth Glory confirmed their interest in him.

More: Blues face striker battle |

Blues still chasing hard - McLeish

Alex McLeish says he is refusing to get downhearted despite falling five points behind Wolves at the top of the Championship.

More: Blues still chasing hard - McLeish |

Blues eye star return boost

Birmingham hope to have James McFadden, Marcus Bent, Stuart Parnaby and Kemy Agustien back fit after the international break.

More: Blues eye star return boost |

Triple boost for McLeish

Birmingham could welcome back Kevin Phillips, David Murphy and Stuart Parnaby for the Championship clash with Norwich.

More: Triple boost for McLeish |

McLeish faces striker dilemma

Birmingham have been boosted by the news Kevin Phillips is back in training ahead of the clash with Norwich this weekend.

More: McLeish faces striker dilemma |

Defender eyes City stay

Birmingham defender Radhi Jaidi says he has no plans to retire and is targeting another contract with Blues.

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McLeish issues warning to Wolves

Alex McLeish has warned Wolves that the title race is not over yet and believes Birmingham are capable of catching their rivals.

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French ace linked with move

Birmingham are showing an interest in the French goalkeeper Yohann Pele, but face strong competition for his signature.

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Bowyer facing late test

Lee Bowyer is struggling with an abductor strain and is touch and go to make Birmingham's trip to Doncaster on Saturday.

More: Bowyer facing late test |

O'Connor told to step up

Alex McLeish has urged Garry O'Connor to kick on and get the goals needed to fire Birmingham back to the Premier League.

More: O'Connor told to step up |

Bowyer concern for Blues

Lee Bowyer is struggling with a groin injury but Alex McLeish hopes the midfielder will be fit to face Doncaster this weekend.

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Bent blow for Blues

Birmingham will be without Marcus Bent against Barnsley this evening as the striker faces four weeks out through injury.

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Winger exit delight

Gary McSheffrey says he is pleased to have left his 'bad situation' at Birmingham and is delighted to have joined Nottingham Forest.

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Defender facing fitness fight

Birmingham will hand a late fitness test to Radhi Jaidi ahead of the clash with Southampton as he struggles with a thigh injury.

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Blues agree loan departure

Nottingham Forest have bolstered their attacking options with the loan capture of Birmingham City striker Gary McSheffrey.

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Blues wait on duo

Birmingham look set to be without Liam Ridgewell for tonight's clash against Bristol City while David Murphy could also miss out.

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Star out for weeks

Birmingham have been hit by the news defender Djimi Traore has been ruled out for seven weeks with a hamstring injury.

More: Star out for weeks |

Defender deal done

Birmingham have completed the signing of Ecuadorean defender Ulises de la Cruz on a one-month deal.

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Blues boss bemoans harsh penalty

Alex McLeish slammed the penalty decision which resulted in his Birmingham side's 2-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Sunday.

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