Birmingham City: September 2009 Archives

Birmingham chairman David Gold is set to lose his job when Carson Yeung completes his takeover, according to reports on Wednesday.

Blues striker Christian Benitez is expected to miss their weekend clash at Burnley after flying home to Ecuador this week.

Liam Ridgewell could have earned himself a starting role at Burnley on Saturday after an impressive display for Birmingham reserves.

First-team duo Lee Carsley and Liam Ridgewell will play for the reserves tonight at Stoke as they bid to return to full fitness.

Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips hopes his goal in the 2-1 home defeat to Bolton has given boss Alex McLeish a selection headache.

Alex McLeish has expressed his disappointment at his side's defending at set pieces during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Bolton.

Bolton secured all three points thanks to substitute Chung-Yong Lee's winner in a frantic final 10 minutes at St Andrews'.

Birmingham quartet Sebastian Larsson, Stephen Carr, Gregory Vignal and Lee Carsley could all return against Bolton on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is confident his side will score enough goals to stay up and is happy with performances to date.

Carson Yeung's Birmingham takeover remains on track after the Premier League approved his appointment as a club director.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has branded his side 'naive' but claims they have also been unlucky so far this season.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits his side could have taken more points this season and wants to build on the Hull win.

Alex McLeish set his sights on Premier League survival after seeing Sunderland end Birmingham's hopes in the Carling Cup.

Carson Yeung has inched closer to completing his Birmingham takeover after increasing his shareholding at St Andrews.

Birmingham City will give a first start to teenage midfielder Ashley Sammons in tonight's Carling Cup tie at Sunderland.

David Sullivan has ruled out a Man City-style revolution at Birmingham but expects Carson Yeung to splash out around £10m in January.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish cannot wait for his injury problems to clear up after Sebastian Larsson picked up a hamstring problem.

Birmingham condemned Hull to another defeat to put an end to their away day blues with a narrow victory at the KC Stadium.

Birmingham's prospective new owner has played down claims Peter Kenyon could replace outgoing chief executive Karren Brady.

Birmingham pair James McFadden and Franck Queudrue have joined the lengthy injury list for Saturday's crunch clash at Hull.

Birmingham star James McFadden has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a serious thigh muscle injury.

Birmingham star James McFadden has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a serious thigh muscle injury.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has confirmed that Franck Queudrue and James McFadden are both facing lengthy spells on the sidelines.

David Sullivan and Karren Brady have confirmed they will leave Birmingham if Carson Yeung completes his takeover at St Andrews.

Kevin Phillips says he expects to remain on the bench for Birmingham for the remainder of the season but feels he can make an impact.

A spokesman for Carson Yeung has indicated that Steve McManaman and Christian Karembeu could be handed roles at Birmingham.

Birmingham duo Franck Queudrue and James McFadden are early doubts for the trip to Hull on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has called on his side to tighten up at the back and become more clinical up front after the Villa defeat.

Gabriel Agbonlahor's header five minutes from time gave Aston Villa local bragging rights as they overcame Birmingham 1-0.

Birmingham striker Christian Benitez is closing in on his full Premier League debut against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Birmingham star Franck Queudrue admits Sunday's home clash with Aston Villa is "the biggest game of the season".

Alex McLeish will assess the fitness of Chucho Benitez and Giovanny Espinoza when they return from South America on Friday.

Carson Yeung's takeover of Bimingham City is still on track, although it may take until mid-October, according to a spokesman.

Howard Webb has been appointed as the match referee for Blues derby clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.

Alex McLeish hopes to be given a transfer go-ahead from Carson Yeung as soon as possible in order to plan potential January signings.

Maik Taylor admits his situation at Birmingham is "not ideal" but he is determined to claim the number one jersey back from Joe Hart.

Prospective new Birmingham owner Carson Yeung is reportedly happy with Blues boss Alex McLeish remaining in charge at St Andrew's.

Craig Gardner has vowed to fight for his future at Aston Villa following speculation linking him with Birmingham and Wolves.

Cameron Jerome could be out for another month with the ankle injury he picked up in Birmingham's match with Portsmouth.

Keeper Joe Hart insists he will not allow his fight for England honours to sidetrack him at Birmingham.

Birmingham star Sebastian Larsson has put his contract talks on ice and will wait until the dust settles on Carson Yeung's takeover.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish insists Barry Ferguson has nothing to prove during his second spell in the Premier League.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish will continue to track Real Betis midfielder Achille Emana after failing with a loan bid this week.

Alex McLeish has revealed Birmingham are not obliged to buy loan signing Teemu Tainio at the end of his temporary stay.

Alex McLeish has said he failed to sign Peter Lovenkrands on transfer deadline day because Birmingham could not offer him a contract.

Birmingham have completed the signing of Teemu Tainio on a season-long loan deal from Sunderland.

Birmingham City have missed out on Sporting Gijon midfielder Michel after disagreement over the spread of the £2.5m transfer fee.

Birmingham chairman David Gold is set to lose his job when Carson Yeung completes his takeover, according to reports on Wednesday.

Blues striker Christian Benitez is expected to miss their weekend clash at Burnley after flying home to Ecuador this week.

Liam Ridgewell could have earned himself a starting role at Burnley on Saturday after an impressive display for Birmingham reserves.

First-team duo Lee Carsley and Liam Ridgewell will play for the reserves tonight at Stoke as they bid to return to full fitness.

Birmingham striker Kevin Phillips hopes his goal in the 2-1 home defeat to Bolton has given boss Alex McLeish a selection headache.

Alex McLeish has expressed his disappointment at his side's defending at set pieces during Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Bolton.

Bolton secured all three points thanks to substitute Chung-Yong Lee's winner in a frantic final 10 minutes at St Andrews'.

Birmingham quartet Sebastian Larsson, Stephen Carr, Gregory Vignal and Lee Carsley could all return against Bolton on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is confident his side will score enough goals to stay up and is happy with performances to date.

Carson Yeung's Birmingham takeover remains on track after the Premier League approved his appointment as a club director.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has branded his side 'naive' but claims they have also been unlucky so far this season.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits his side could have taken more points this season and wants to build on the Hull win.

Alex McLeish set his sights on Premier League survival after seeing Sunderland end Birmingham's hopes in the Carling Cup.

Carson Yeung has inched closer to completing his Birmingham takeover after increasing his shareholding at St Andrews.