Birmingham City: March 2010 Archives

Reports in the Far East claim Birmingham will play a friendly against the Hong Kong national team as part of a pre-season tour.

Alex McLeish says he believes Birmingham are "quite close" to sealing new contracts for Liam Ridgewell and Sebastian Larsson.

Kevin Phillips wants Birmingham to ensure they remain unbeaten at home against any of the top clubs when Liverpool visit on Saturday.

Rival clubs could be alerted by the news Birmingham have not yet rubber-stamped a new contract for defender Liam Ridgewell.

Blues, Preston and Bolton are all showing interest in Watford's on-loan Man Utd midfielder Tom Cleverley.

Birmingham City are eyeing a shock summer swoop for Aston Villa striker John Carew if contract talks collapse.

A late Kevin Phillips goal meant Arsenal had to share the points at St Andrew's despite dominating for large periods of the game.

Sebastien Larsson could return for Birmingham against Arsenal but Garry O'Connor, David Murphy and Lee Carsley are still out.

Matt Taylor is being linked with a move away from Bolton with Birmingham and Sunderland said to be keen.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his side were unlucky to lose at Blackburn and has blasted referee Mark Clattenburg.

Birmingham defender Franck Queudrue has joined League One side Colchester United on loan until the end of the season.

David Dunn grabbed a brace as Blackburn saw off Birmingham City and edged towards safety at Ewood Park.

Birmingham City have no new injury worries for Wednesday's game at Blackburn but changes are expected after the defeat to Sunderland.

Barry Ferguson has proved his manager Alex McLeish wrong after he expressed concerns about the midfielder's fitness last summer.

Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist is not surprised Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is still being linked a move for Kris Boyd.

Alex McLeish has said he would like to bring Tottenham striker Roman Pavlychenko to Birmingham but feels they can't afford him.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is believed to be weighing up a £5million summer move for Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas.

Darren Bent scored two as Sunderland climbed further away from the relegation zone with a nervy win over Birmingham.

Teemu Tainio is out of Birmingham's game against his parent club Sunderland tomorrow as he is not allowed to play under League rules.

Birmingham City have opened contract talks with Alex McLeish in an attempt to fend off interest from other clubs in the talented Scot.

Birmingham's Lee Carsley has urged the club's owners to splash out in the summer and boost the Blues squad.

Teemu Tainio admits he has all to play for between now and the end of the season as the on-loan midfielder plans for his future.

Alex McLeish praised his Birmingham players for overcoming their shocking start against Everton as they fought back to earn a 2-2 draw.

Birmingham are set to be boosted by the return to fitness of Lee Carsley following a two-month ankle injury lay-off.

Birmingham City star Michel is working around the clock to improve his English as he attempts to acclimatise to the Premier League.

Birmingham fought back from two goals down against Everton to earn a point in an entertaining clash at St Andrew's.

Birmingham City are set to welcome Lee Bowyer back from illness as they play host to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has dismissed reports West Ham are interested in Liam Ridgewell, Christian Benitez and Seb Larsson.

Birmingham and Aston Villa are interested in Crystal Palace full-back Nathaniel Clyne - who could be on the move this summer.

Unlucky Blues defender Stuart Parnaby could be facing another spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury at Portsmouth.

Alex McLeish pinpointed striker Chucho Benitez's return to form as the key factor in Blues' 2-1 win at Portsmouth last night.

Alex McLeish saw Blues gain revenge over Portsmouth last night but admitted he would have preferred the FA Cup glory.

A first half brace from Birmingham striker Cameron Jerome proved enough to secure all three points for the Blues at Fratton Park.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish wants to be able to invest in his squad this summer to consolidate the clubs Premier League status.

Birmingham City are to give a first start to Michel tonight as they make their second trip to Portsmouth in four days.

Reports suggest Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is lining up a summer move for AZ Alkmaar forward Moussa Dembele.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has called for the introduction of goal line technology after Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Portsmouth.

Birmingham City defender Roger Johnson believes Joe Hart should be England's number one at this summer's World Cup in South Africa.

James McFadden will get as long as possible to shake off a groin injury ahead of Birmingham's FA Cup sixth round tie at Portsmouth.

Alex McLeish has reiterated that he would like to keep goalkeeper Joe Hart on a long-term loan deal from Manchester City.

Birmingham could attempt to sign Slovenian teenagers Rok Sirk and Miha Blazic after they impressed on a recent trial spell.

Alex McLeish insists he is not in a battle for control of playing affairs at Birmingham and is happy to consider Carson Yeung's ideas.

Blues boss Alex McLeish is expected to check out several Korean transfer prospects in action at Loftus Road tonight.

Birmingham City defender Liam Ridgewell has escaped action over his tackle on Wigan's James McCarthy at the weekend.

Alex McLeish claims crisis club Portsmouth will be 'dangerous' opponents for Birmingham in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final tie.

Alex McLeish has hailed Birmingham's veteran midfielder Lee Bowyer and backed him to keep playing at the top 'for a couple more years'.

Reports in the Far East claim Birmingham will play a friendly against the Hong Kong national team as part of a pre-season tour.

Alex McLeish says he believes Birmingham are "quite close" to sealing new contracts for Liam Ridgewell and Sebastian Larsson.

Kevin Phillips wants Birmingham to ensure they remain unbeaten at home against any of the top clubs when Liverpool visit on Saturday.

Rival clubs could be alerted by the news Birmingham have not yet rubber-stamped a new contract for defender Liam Ridgewell.

Blues, Preston and Bolton are all showing interest in Watford's on-loan Man Utd midfielder Tom Cleverley.

Birmingham City are eyeing a shock summer swoop for Aston Villa striker John Carew if contract talks collapse.

A late Kevin Phillips goal meant Arsenal had to share the points at St Andrew's despite dominating for large periods of the game.

Sebastien Larsson could return for Birmingham against Arsenal but Garry O'Connor, David Murphy and Lee Carsley are still out.

Matt Taylor is being linked with a move away from Bolton with Birmingham and Sunderland said to be keen.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes his side were unlucky to lose at Blackburn and has blasted referee Mark Clattenburg.

Birmingham defender Franck Queudrue has joined League One side Colchester United on loan until the end of the season.

David Dunn grabbed a brace as Blackburn saw off Birmingham City and edged towards safety at Ewood Park.