Birmingham City: August 2009 Archives

Spurs midfielder Luka Modric has cleared Lee Bowyer of any blame after suffering a broken leg against Birmingham on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his side are on the right track and felt they deserved a point at Spurs.

Aaron Lennon scored in stoppage time to clinch the points for Spurs against Birmingham and maintain Tottenham's 100% record.

Christian Benitez could win a first Premier League start for Birmingham at Tottenham after impressing at Southampton in the League Cup.

Alex McLeish has warned prospective new Birmingham owner Carson Yeung that any future new signings must be approved by him.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits the deal to sign Sporting Gijon's Michel hinges on agreeing a schedule of payments.

Stoke have reportedly joined Birmingham in the race to sign Middlesbrough forward Tuncay this summer.

Alex McLeish was happy with the performances of Ecuadorian duo Christian Benitez and Giovanni Espinoza at Southampton last night.

Hong Kong billionaire Carson Yeung is set to fund Birmingham's move for £4million-rated Spanish midfielder Michel.

Alex McLeish believes Maik Taylor will earn a new contract at Birmingham before his current one expires at the end of the season.

Christian Benitez and Giovanny Espinoza could make their first starts for Birmingham in their Carling Cup clash with Southampton .

Birmingham duo Cameron Jerome and Gregory Vignal could miss out again when Blues travel to Southampton in the Carling Cup.

Carson Yeung insists his first priority will be to strengthen the Birmingham squad if his takeover of Blues goes through.

Alex McLeish has insisted the proposed takeover of Birmingham by Carson Yeung is not affecting his players.

Birmingham and Stoke share the points at St Andrews after 90 minutes of sub-standard football.

Birmingham must give fitness tests to Gregory Vignal and Cameron Jerome ahead of the home clash with Stoke.

Marcus Bent and Gary McSheffrey can leave Birmingham as Blues look to balance the books and sign Michel from Sporting Gijon.

Hong Kong-based businessman Carson Yeung's takeover of Birmingham has moved on after he put down £3m.

Birmingham left-back Gregory Vignal suffered a hip problem during the Portsmouth win which could force Blues into the transfer market.

James McFadden scored from the penalty spot in stoppage time to hand Birmingham a deserved win in a scrappy encounter at St Andrews.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits he will complete his summer spending spree if he manages to land Sporting Gijon star Michel.

Birmingham have an unchanged squad for the visit of Portsmouth but striker Christian Benitez could be promoted from the bench.

Alex McLeish has confirmed the club have opened talks with Sporting Gijon for midfielder Michel, but warns a deal is far from done.

Alex McLeish believes Birmingham City's home form will be key to their survival in the Premier League this season.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits his side's hopes of Premier League survival depends on their home form.

Wayne Rooney gave Man Utd a winning start to the season with the only goal in a 1-0 win over promoted Birmingham at Old Trafford.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is hoping to add two more players to his squad and wants to spend up to £6m more this summer.

Birmingham defenders Liam Ridgewell, Martin Taylor, Scott Dann, Giovanny Espinoza and David Murphy will all miss the trip to Man Utd.

Boss Alex McLeish wants to add three more players to his Birmingham squad after landing left-back Gregory Vignal on a one-year deal.

Alex McLeish says he hopes to sign a left-back in the 'next 24 hours' as he closes in on a deal for trialist Gregory Vignal.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has urged the club's board to let him sign more players to help Blues survive in the Premier League.

Burton Albion have swooped to sign Birmingham City reserve goalkeeper Artur Krysiak on a one-month loan deal.

Birmingham have received an offer from the Carson Yeung-backed Grandtop International Holdings to raise their investment in the club.

Birmingham midfielder Keith Fahey has stated he is happy to play wide on the left if that is where the boss wants him.

Birmingham City have lost their battle to field Lee Bowyer from the start of the season and he will now be suspended for two matches.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has reiterated that he needs the board to release cash to make a move for midfielder Michel.

Birmingham could swoop for defenders Sol Campbell and Gregory Vignal to ease an injury crisis at St Andrew's.

Gregory Vignal will get the chance to impress Birmingham manager Alex McLeish on Saturday when he plays against Sporting Gijon.

David Sullivan and Karren Brady will have no further action taken against them after an investigation into alleged tax irregularities.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish will not be able to sign Arsenal left-back Armand Traore on loan for the start of the season.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits any deal for Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel depends on the board releasing the cash.

Galway starlet James O'Shea is undergoing a medical and discussing personal terms with Birmingham.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits a loan swoop for Arsenal left-back Armand Traore is by no means a certainty.

Kevin Phillips says he has no intention of joining Leicester and is excited at the prospect of playing Premier League football again.

Alex McLeish is to step up the chase to sign highly rated Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel after watching the 23-year-old in action.

It was a mixed weekend for Birmingham as a 2-1 friendly defeat against Nottingham Forest was balanced out by a 4-0 win at Cheltenham.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish still has several targets in the transfer market and hopes to land Arsenal's Armand Traore on loan.

Birmingham are being linked with a loan swoop for Arsenal left-back Armand Traore to solve their injury crisis.

Spurs midfielder Luka Modric has cleared Lee Bowyer of any blame after suffering a broken leg against Birmingham on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his side are on the right track and felt they deserved a point at Spurs.

Aaron Lennon scored in stoppage time to clinch the points for Spurs against Birmingham and maintain Tottenham's 100% record.

Christian Benitez could win a first Premier League start for Birmingham at Tottenham after impressing at Southampton in the League Cup.

Alex McLeish has warned prospective new Birmingham owner Carson Yeung that any future new signings must be approved by him.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits the deal to sign Sporting Gijon's Michel hinges on agreeing a schedule of payments.

Stoke have reportedly joined Birmingham in the race to sign Middlesbrough forward Tuncay this summer.

Alex McLeish was happy with the performances of Ecuadorian duo Christian Benitez and Giovanni Espinoza at Southampton last night.

Hong Kong billionaire Carson Yeung is set to fund Birmingham's move for £4million-rated Spanish midfielder Michel.

Alex McLeish believes Maik Taylor will earn a new contract at Birmingham before his current one expires at the end of the season.

Christian Benitez and Giovanny Espinoza could make their first starts for Birmingham in their Carling Cup clash with Southampton .