Birmingham City: April 2009 Archives

Alex McLeish has told his Birmingham side that Sunday's promotion showdown against Reading holds no fear for them.

Birmingham will be without Lee Bowyer for the Reading game after they failed with an appeal against his sending off.

Rangers could face a battle to keep hold of Madjid Bougherra in the summer with Birmingham thought to be keen.

Birmingham have launched an appeal against Lee Bowyer's red card against Preston, claiming wrongful dismissal.

Lee Carsley and Maik Taylor could return to action for Birmingham when they look to seal promotion against Preston.

Birmingham are reported to be lining up a swoop for Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller if they win promotion back to the Premiership.

Alex McLeish has pleaded with his Birmingham side not to waste the 'phenomenal opportunity' to secure automatic promotion on Saturday.

Alex McLeish has admitted that injured full-back David Murphy is unlikely to feature in Birmingham's final two games of the season.

Alex McLeish feels Birmingham's win at Watford has heaped pressure on Sheffield United in the battle for automatic promotion.

Blues are without suspended Maik Taylor and Lee Carsley plus injured Liam Ridgewell for the trip to Watford on Saturday.

Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell has been ruled out for up to six months after undergoing surgery on his broken left leg.

Alex McLeish has confirmed that defender Liam Ridgewell will miss the rest of Birmingham's season with a suspected broken leg.

Striker Gary O'Connor is Birmingham boss Alex McLeish's main fitness concern ahead of the Easter Monday home clash with Plymouth.

Birmingham will be without the suspended Lee Carsley for the trip to Wolves as Blues look for another crucial three points.

Veteran defender Ulises de la Cruz has turned down the chance to extend his stay at Birmingham until the end of the season.

Birmingham are interested in Argentina Under-20 midfielder Lucas Biglia from Belgian table-toppers Anderlecht.

David Murphy believes Birmingham's team spirit has meant the Blues have come to the boil at just the right point in the season.

Nottingham Forest are weighing up a permanent swoop for Birmingham striker Gary McSheffrey in the summer.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has to decide whether to recall James McFadden, Marcus Bent and Djimi Traore against Wolves.

Birmingham City are being linked with a £1.3million move for Charlton midfielder Nick Bailey should the Addicks go down.

Sebastian Larsson feels he has recaptured his top form and believes the arrival of Stephen Carr has been the key factor.

Birmingham have been boosted by the news James McFadden, Marcus Bent, Stuart Parnaby and Kemy Agustien are back in training.

Alex McLeish has told his Birmingham side that Sunday's promotion showdown against Reading holds no fear for them.

Birmingham will be without Lee Bowyer for the Reading game after they failed with an appeal against his sending off.

Rangers could face a battle to keep hold of Madjid Bougherra in the summer with Birmingham thought to be keen.

Birmingham have launched an appeal against Lee Bowyer's red card against Preston, claiming wrongful dismissal.

Lee Carsley and Maik Taylor could return to action for Birmingham when they look to seal promotion against Preston.

Birmingham are reported to be lining up a swoop for Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller if they win promotion back to the Premiership.

Alex McLeish has pleaded with his Birmingham side not to waste the 'phenomenal opportunity' to secure automatic promotion on Saturday.

Alex McLeish has admitted that injured full-back David Murphy is unlikely to feature in Birmingham's final two games of the season.

Alex McLeish feels Birmingham's win at Watford has heaped pressure on Sheffield United in the battle for automatic promotion.

Blues are without suspended Maik Taylor and Lee Carsley plus injured Liam Ridgewell for the trip to Watford on Saturday.

Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell has been ruled out for up to six months after undergoing surgery on his broken left leg.

Alex McLeish has confirmed that defender Liam Ridgewell will miss the rest of Birmingham's season with a suspected broken leg.

Striker Gary O'Connor is Birmingham boss Alex McLeish's main fitness concern ahead of the Easter Monday home clash with Plymouth.

Birmingham will be without the suspended Lee Carsley for the trip to Wolves as Blues look for another crucial three points.

Veteran defender Ulises de la Cruz has turned down the chance to extend his stay at Birmingham until the end of the season.

Birmingham are interested in Argentina Under-20 midfielder Lucas Biglia from Belgian table-toppers Anderlecht.

David Murphy believes Birmingham's team spirit has meant the Blues have come to the boil at just the right point in the season.

Nottingham Forest are weighing up a permanent swoop for Birmingham striker Gary McSheffrey in the summer.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has to decide whether to recall James McFadden, Marcus Bent and Djimi Traore against Wolves.

Birmingham City are being linked with a £1.3million move for Charlton midfielder Nick Bailey should the Addicks go down.

Sebastian Larsson feels he has recaptured his top form and believes the arrival of Stephen Carr has been the key factor.

Birmingham have been boosted by the news James McFadden, Marcus Bent, Stuart Parnaby and Kemy Agustien are back in training.