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Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has urged Michel to bide his time as he waits for his first-team chance at St Andrews.

Barry Ferguson is expected to be passed fit for Birmingham's home game aginst Wigan while Christian Benitez could also start.

Alex McLeish is pleased with Lee Carsley and Garry O'Connor's progress but he warns the pair are still some way from full fitness.

David Murphy could be heading out of Birmingham City on loan as the full-back looks to regain full match fitness.

Joe Hart is being backed for England recognition by Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce and he puts it all down to the goalkeeper's attitude.

Joe Hart is set to get the chance to force his way into England's World Cup squad by starting the international friendly against Egypt.

Alex McLeish has said that Barry Ferguson did not suffer a serious problem at Fulham and will be fit for Birmingham's visit of Wigan.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits he does not think his side is ready for European football just yet.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is hopeful goalkeeper Maik Taylor will stick with the club for another season.

Birmingham City midfielder Seb Larsson intends to sign a new deal at St Andrews' but claims to be relaxed over contract talks.

Alex McLeish has no fresh injury worries ahead of the trip to Fulham and could stick with the same side that beat Derby last week.

Tottenham striker Roman Pavlychenko says if he can't secure a move back to Russia then he would be open to a move to Birmingham.

Maik Taylor wants to sign a new deal at Birmingham despite the fact he is behind Joe Hart in the keeper pecking order.

Vice-chairman Peter Pannu does not anticipate any problems as Birmingham look to tie boss Alex McLeish down to a new long-term deal.

Peter Pannu has revealed that Manchester City will allow goalkeeper Joe Hart to stay on loan at Birmingham for another season.

Vice-chairman Peter Pannu has promised Birmingham fans Alex McLeish will be staying at St Andrews after opening contract negotiations.

Loan keeper Joe Hart hopes Birmingham and parent club Man City reach this year's FA Cup final even though he would not be able to play.

Alex McLeish has reiterated that he would like Joe Hart to stay at Birmingham beyond this season and says he deserves a World Cup spot.

Birmingham have been drawn away to Portsmouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals while Chelsea are given another home draw.

Alex McLeish says he is keen to tie Christian Benitez down to a permanent deal with West Ham thought to be tracking the striker.

Craig Gardner says he is desperate to help Birmingham win the FA Cup ahead of the Blues fifth round tie against Derby.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish says he is hopeful of having Christian Benitez available for the FA Cup clash with Derby.

Alex McLeish felt an uncharacteristic slip before half-time and a sloppy second half display were why his Blues side lost at West Ham.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has urged midfielder Barry Ferguson to take his time before making a decision on his international future.

Veteran Kevin Phillips is poised to replace injured striker Christian Benitez in Birmingham's starting line-up at West Ham tonight.

Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson has admitted that he is 'nowhere near a decision' on whether to return to the Scotland squad.

Vice-chairman Peter Pannu claims there will be no bad blood when the Birmingham board meet former owners David Gold and David Sullivan.

Kevin Phillips is hoping his match-winning double against Wolves on Sunday will force boss Alex McLeish to give him more game time.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is waiting to learn the extent of Christian Benitez's ankle injury but says it does not look too serious.

January signings Craig Gardner and Michel are both pushing for starts for Birmingham in Sunday's derby with Wolves.

Alex McLeish has admitted he is already plotting his summer transfer targets to further boost his Birmingham squad.

Gary McSheffrey is expected to seal a permanent move from Birmingham to Leeds United should the Whites make it into the Championship.

Alex McLeish says he turned down the chance to sign some experienced players last month because he has Kevin Phillips at his disposal.

Spurs striker, and Birmingham target, Roman Pavlyuchenko is now said to be keen on a move back to Russia.

Alex McLeish has pleaded with the Birmingham fans to be patient after he failed to bolster the club's forward line before the deadline.

Birmingham midfielder Damien Johnson sealed a beat-the-deadline permanent transfer to Championship side Plymouth Argyle.

Roman Pavlyuchenko has a '70-75%' chance of joining Birmingham before the transfer deadline, according to the player's agent.

Birmingham have allowed striker Marcus Bent to join Queens Park Rangers on loan until the end of the season.