Birmingham City: May 2010 Archives

Taylor agrees Blues stay

Birmingham's veteran shot-stopper Maik Taylor has signed a one-year contract extension at St Andrew's.

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Blues eye Fulham duo

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is thought to be preparing a bid for Fulham duo Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky.

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McLeish set for striker swoop

Birmingham City are favourites to snap up Kris Boyd after Rangers admitted there was 'no doubt' he will leave Ibrox.

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Big Eck making biggest splash in market

Blues boss Alex McLeish is looking to tie-up one or two Bosman deals after making Nikola Zigic his third summer signing.

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Blues sign target

Serbian striker Nikola Zigic has passed a medical at St Andrews and completed his move from Valencia.

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Striker undergoes medical

Serbian striker Nikola Zigic is reportedly undergoing a medical at St Andrews ahead of completing his £6m from Valencia.

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Fee agreed for hitman

Birmingham appear to have won the race for Serbian striker Nikola Zigic after reports claim a £6m fee has been agreed with Valencia.

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Zigic linked with Blues switch

Birmingham look to have stolen a march over their Premiership rivals in the race for Serbian international striker Nikola Zigic.

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McLeish relaxed over deal

Blues boss Alex McLeish is relaxed about his contract situation at the club and does not see any hold ups once talks begin.

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Fresh duo join Hunt race

The list of clubs hoping to take Stephen Hunt from Hull has grown with Everton and Birmingham joining Wolves and West Brom in the race

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McLeish deal causing uncertainty

Alex McLeish is anxious that his stalled contract talks don't deter any would-be signings from putting pen to paper at St Andrew's.

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Euro target for new Blues ace

Ben Foster says Birmingham should be aiming to qualify for Europe next season after making giant strides this season.

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Fresh bid for Blues target

Birmingham are understood to have increased their offer for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, after an original £8m bid was rejected.

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Race on for striker

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to go head to head with MicK McCarthy at Wolves as both try and land Burnley's Steven Fletcher.

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Defender linked with Blues

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has made a £2.5m move for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky as he tries to add to his squad.

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Blues snap up England keeper

Manchester United have confirmed Birmingham have completed the signing of goalkeeper Ben Foster on a three-year deal.

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McLeish after left-back

Birmingham are believed to have made a move for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky with the Cottagers ready to cash in on the left-back.

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Brum given winger warning

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has warned Birmingham they won't be allowing transfer target Charles N'Zogbia to leave on the cheap.

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Spanish signing for Blues

Birmingham have announced young Spanish midfielder Enric Valles will join them on July 1 from Dutch Eredivisie side NAC Breda.

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Trio in strike race

Liverpool and Aston Villa are ready to join Birmingham City in the race for striker Carlton Cole after a £10m bid was rejected.

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Rivals eye Benitez deal

West Ham may be ready to offer rejected Birmingham City loan star Christian Benitez the return to the Premier League he craves.

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McLeish close to first deal

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is close to securing a deal for Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster after agreeing a £5m fee.

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Blues linked with French ace

Birmingham are thought to be keen on Lyon's Sidney Govou but they face competition from West Ham.

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Blues release hitman

Birmingham City have chosen not to take up the option to sign Christian 'Chucho' Benitez on a permanent deal.

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Blues in N'Zogbia rumour

Birmingham City are reportedly lining up a bid for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia as they look to strengthen this summer.

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Blues ace reveals run-in form dip reasons

James McFadden claims Birmingham lost Premier League points in the run-in due to the threat of relegation no longer hanging over them.

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Trevor urges Blues to be clever over McLeish

Birmingham legend Trevor Francis has urged the club's board to get manager Alex McLeish tied to down to a new long-term contract.

Foster gets Hart backing

Loan star Joe Hart has backed Ben Foster to successfully fill his goalkeeping role at Birmingham if he signs for the club this summer.

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Enquiries made for strike duo

Birmingham City are believed to have made enquiries about the availability of West Ham striker Carlton Cole and Fulham's Bobby Zamora.

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McFadden lavishes praise on Blues

James McFadden claims Birmingham have had a 'fantastic' Premier League season after clinching a ninth-placed finish and 50 points.

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Foster to follow Hart blueprint

Goalkeeper Ben Foster has revealed that he aims to emulate Joe Hart's success at Birmingham as he closes in on a £4million move.

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Blues boss wants target man

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admitted his side struggled to cope with Bolton's Kevin Davies and hinted he wants a target man.

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McLeish raids English giants

Birmingham are believed to have agreed a £6million deal for Man Utd keeper Ben Foster after resigning themselves to losing Joe Hart.

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Bolton Wanderers 2-1 Birmingham City

Bolton end their season with a home win after goals from Kevin Davies and Ivan Klasnic see off Birmingham City at the Reebok Stadium.

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FT:Bolton 2-1 Birmingham:An even game in the end but its Bolton who end the season on a high thanks to a very bright first hour here.

GOAL:Bolton 2-1 Birmingham: (76mins)McFadden brilliantly curls Birmingham back into the game.

GOAL:Bolton 2-0 Birmingham: (60mins)Bolton confirm their dominance with Klasnic adding a second

HT:Bolton 1-0 Birmingham:There has only been one team in this and Bolton look very comfortable

GOAL:Bolton 1-0 Birmingham: (33mins)It has been coming and Davies finally heads Bolton ahead.

LINE UP: Hart, Carr, Ridgewell, Johnson, Vignal, Larsson, Bowyer, Ferguson, McFadden, Michel, Jerome

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Robinson, Weiss, Muamba, Wilshere, Taylor, Klasnic, Kevin Davies

Rivals in for Scottish centre-back

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has joined Birmingham City's Alex McLeish on the trail of £1million-rated Dundee Utd defender Gary Kenneth.

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Keeper target gives McLeish the blues

Birmingham look set to miss out on Notts County keeper Kasper Schmeichel with Bayern Munich in pole position for his signature.

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Boss eyes Long deal

Reading star Shane Long is the latest striker to be linked with a summer move to Birmingham City as Alex McLeish seeks extra firepower.

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Veteran keeper wanted

Burnley are reportedly lining up a swoop for Birmingham keeper Maik Taylor as Brian Laws looks to reshape his squad for next season.

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Striker bid mooted

Birmingham City are reportedly planning a bid for Fulham hotshot Bobby Zamora as they look to strengthen for next season.

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Boss weighs up keeper options

Ben Foster is emerging as Birmingham City's number one choice for the goalkeeper's jersey if Joe Hart fails to return next season.

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Carsley wants cash splashed

Birmingham City midfielder Lee Carsley is calling on the club's board to make funds available to let Alex McLeish strengthen the squad.

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Striker's future to be resolved - McLeish

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has admitted that Christian Benitez's future at the club hangs in the balance.

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Birmingham City 2-1 Burnley

Birmingham profited from shambolic Burnley defending as they cruised to a comfortable 2-1 win in their final home game of the season.

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FT:Birmingham 2-1 Burnley:Birmingham sign off their home campaign with a win over Burnley who never looked like causing an upset today.

GOAL:Birmingham 2-1 Burnley: (87mins)Thompson beats the offside trap to slide past Joe Hart.

HT:Birmingham 2-0 Burnley:Birmingham look home and dry now after Burnley's awful defending.

GOAL:Birmingham 2-0 Burnley: (41mins) Oh dear! Horrible defending and Benitez chests the ball in

GOAL:Birmingham 1-0 Burnley: (29mins)Larsson's wicked cross bobbles in off Mears and Jensen.

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Cort, Caldwell, Fox, Cork, Alexander, Nugent, Steven Fletcher, Paterson, Elliott.

LINE UP: Hart, Parnaby, Johnson, Ridgewell, Vignal, Larsson, Bowyer, Ferguson, McFadden, Jerome, Benitez.

Taylor agrees Blues stay

Birmingham's veteran shot-stopper Maik Taylor has signed a one-year contract extension at St Andrew's.

More: Taylor agrees Blues stay |

Blues eye Fulham duo

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is thought to be preparing a bid for Fulham duo Bobby Zamora and Paul Konchesky.

More: Blues eye Fulham duo |

McLeish set for striker swoop

Birmingham City are favourites to snap up Kris Boyd after Rangers admitted there was 'no doubt' he will leave Ibrox.

More: McLeish set for striker swoop |

Big Eck making biggest splash in market

Blues boss Alex McLeish is looking to tie-up one or two Bosman deals after making Nikola Zigic his third summer signing.

More: Big Eck making biggest splash in market |

Blues sign target

Serbian striker Nikola Zigic has passed a medical at St Andrews and completed his move from Valencia.

More: Blues sign target |

Striker undergoes medical

Serbian striker Nikola Zigic is reportedly undergoing a medical at St Andrews ahead of completing his £6m from Valencia.

More: Striker undergoes medical |

Fee agreed for hitman

Birmingham appear to have won the race for Serbian striker Nikola Zigic after reports claim a £6m fee has been agreed with Valencia.

More: Fee agreed for hitman |

Zigic linked with Blues switch

Birmingham look to have stolen a march over their Premiership rivals in the race for Serbian international striker Nikola Zigic.

More: Zigic linked with Blues switch |

McLeish relaxed over deal

Blues boss Alex McLeish is relaxed about his contract situation at the club and does not see any hold ups once talks begin.

More: McLeish relaxed over deal |

Fresh duo join Hunt race

The list of clubs hoping to take Stephen Hunt from Hull has grown with Everton and Birmingham joining Wolves and West Brom in the race

More: Fresh duo join Hunt race |

McLeish deal causing uncertainty

Alex McLeish is anxious that his stalled contract talks don't deter any would-be signings from putting pen to paper at St Andrew's.

More: McLeish deal causing uncertainty |

Euro target for new Blues ace

Ben Foster says Birmingham should be aiming to qualify for Europe next season after making giant strides this season.

More: Euro target for new Blues ace |

Fresh bid for Blues target

Birmingham are understood to have increased their offer for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia, after an original £8m bid was rejected.

More: Fresh bid for Blues target |

Race on for striker

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is set to go head to head with MicK McCarthy at Wolves as both try and land Burnley's Steven Fletcher.

More: Race on for striker |

Defender linked with Blues

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has made a £2.5m move for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky as he tries to add to his squad.

More: Defender linked with Blues |

Blues snap up England keeper

Manchester United have confirmed Birmingham have completed the signing of goalkeeper Ben Foster on a three-year deal.

More: Blues snap up England keeper |

McLeish after left-back

Birmingham are believed to have made a move for Fulham defender Paul Konchesky with the Cottagers ready to cash in on the left-back.

More: McLeish after left-back |

Brum given winger warning

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has warned Birmingham they won't be allowing transfer target Charles N'Zogbia to leave on the cheap.

More: Brum given winger warning |

Spanish signing for Blues

Birmingham have announced young Spanish midfielder Enric Valles will join them on July 1 from Dutch Eredivisie side NAC Breda.

More: Spanish signing for Blues |

Trio in strike race

Liverpool and Aston Villa are ready to join Birmingham City in the race for striker Carlton Cole after a £10m bid was rejected.

More: Trio in strike race |

Rivals eye Benitez deal

West Ham may be ready to offer rejected Birmingham City loan star Christian Benitez the return to the Premier League he craves.

More: Rivals eye Benitez deal |

McLeish close to first deal

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is close to securing a deal for Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster after agreeing a £5m fee.

More: McLeish close to first deal |

Blues linked with French ace

Birmingham are thought to be keen on Lyon's Sidney Govou but they face competition from West Ham.

More: Blues linked with French ace |

Blues release hitman

Birmingham City have chosen not to take up the option to sign Christian 'Chucho' Benitez on a permanent deal.

More: Blues release hitman |

Blues in N'Zogbia rumour

Birmingham City are reportedly lining up a bid for Wigan winger Charles N'Zogbia as they look to strengthen this summer.

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