Birmingham City: September 2010 Archives

Blues first-team coach Andy Watson has defended the club's approach to games and denied they are negative.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has backed new signing Nikola Zigic to come good after a difficult start to life in England.

First-team coach Andy Watson and goalkeeping coach Dave Watson have both been rewarded with new deals at the club.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says the Charles N'Zogbia affair is over and will not be revisited by the club.

Blues midfielder Barry Ferguson has closed the door on an international comeback for Scotland ending months of speculation.

Alex McLeish has defended his tactics of going with just one up front for the clash with Wigan at home on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says the club will not be appealing the red card handed to Graig Gardner on Saturday.

Craig Gardner saw red late on as Birmingham slump to a disappointing goalless draw with Wigan Athletic at St Andrew's.

Birmingham have suffered a major blow on the injury front as James McFadden could be out for the entire season.

Chelsea have suffered a blow as Frank Lampard has apparently broken down in training and is a doubt for the Manchester City clash.

New signing Alexander Hleb says the Blues need to show more fight to make up for what they lack in quality.

Alex McLeish has revealed Birmingham defender Stephen Carr has been playing with a toe injury throughout the first weeks of the season.

Alex McLeish believes it could take deadline-day signing Alexander Hleb time to adapt to life playing for Birmingham.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says the chances of Blues breaking into the top six are 'nigh on impossible'.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has confirmed that summer signings Nikola Zigic and Matt Derbyshire will both be in action on Tuesday.

Blues midfielder Lee Bowyer has apologised for his behaviour during the defeat at West Brom after he swore at a grandmother.

A stunning second-half turnaround saw West Brom come from behind to win comfortably over their rivals Birmingham City.

Birmingham Alex McLeish boss has signed a new three-year deal while Sammy Yu has left his position of football consultant.

Alex McLeish is without striker Kevin Phillips for the derby at West Brom on Saturday although he has resumed training.

Birmingham front man James McFadden refuses to get caught up in a war of words with Scottish boss Craig Levein.

Birmingham midfielder Barry Ferguson has dropped his strongest hint yet that he may end his Scottish exile.

Charles N'Zogbia claims to be happy at Wigan and says he was never really interested in joining Birmingham in the summer.

Birmingham defender Scott Dann says the new arrivals at the club this summer have raised the standard of the squad.

New signing Jean Beausejour is in line to make his Birmingham debut this weekend after finally being granted his work permit.

Cameron Jerome has given full backing to Blues boss Alex McLeish as he looks set to sign his new deal at the club.

Birmingham are ready to make a fresh New Year offer to try and land Crystal Palace right back Nathaniel Clyne.

Birmingham remain unbeaten this season after a goalless draw against a lacklustre Liverpool side at St Andrews.

Birmingham new-boys Jean Beausejour and Martin Jiranek could make their debuts against Liverpool but Aleksandr Hleb misses out.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has revealed he is now "pretty close" to signing a new contract at St Andrew's.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has revealed he is now "pretty close" to signing a new contract at St Andrew's.

New-boy Alexander Hleb is out of Birmingham's game against Liverpool on Sunday after picking up a leg injury on international duty.

Birmingham youngster Nathan Redmond has vowed to stay with the club despite interest from Premier League rivals.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is anxious to check on new signing Alexander Hleb after reports that he has picked up a leg injury.

Birmingham are set to make a January move on Crystal Palace to sign defender Nathanial Clyne but may face a battle with Wolves.

Scotland boss Craig Levein has called on Birmingham striker James McFadden to prove his worth for his country.

Barry Ferguson believes the Blues are a strong test for anyone in the Premiership as they prepare for Sunday's clash with Liverpool.

Kevin Phillips has set his sights on a return to action in the derby clash with former club West Brom later this month.

Birmingham defender Martin Jiranek admits he had gone stale at Spartak Moscow and needed a fresh start in the Premier League.

Alex McLeish has revealed that he considered making a move for Bobby Zamora, but never made an official bid for the Fulham striker.

Birmingham say Alex McLeish could sign a new contract "next week" with Peter Pannu denying talk of a rift with the manager.

Alex McLeish had admitted he is disappointed not to have brought in a left-back despite signing three players on deadline day.

Birmingham's acting chairman Peter Pannu has rubbished stories that manager Alex McLeish is on the verge of leaving St Andrews.

Charles N'Zogbia attempted to resurrect a deadline-day move to Birmingham from Wigan but Alex McLeish turned him down, it has emerged.

New signing Jean Beausejour has expressed his pride and delight at signing for Blues and cannot wait to test himself in England.

Blues first-team coach Andy Watson has defended the club's approach to games and denied they are negative.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has backed new signing Nikola Zigic to come good after a difficult start to life in England.

First-team coach Andy Watson and goalkeeping coach Dave Watson have both been rewarded with new deals at the club.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says the Charles N'Zogbia affair is over and will not be revisited by the club.

Blues midfielder Barry Ferguson has closed the door on an international comeback for Scotland ending months of speculation.

Alex McLeish has defended his tactics of going with just one up front for the clash with Wigan at home on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says the club will not be appealing the red card handed to Graig Gardner on Saturday.

Craig Gardner saw red late on as Birmingham slump to a disappointing goalless draw with Wigan Athletic at St Andrew's.

Birmingham have suffered a major blow on the injury front as James McFadden could be out for the entire season.

Chelsea have suffered a blow as Frank Lampard has apparently broken down in training and is a doubt for the Manchester City clash.

New signing Alexander Hleb says the Blues need to show more fight to make up for what they lack in quality.

Alex McLeish has revealed Birmingham defender Stephen Carr has been playing with a toe injury throughout the first weeks of the season.

Alex McLeish believes it could take deadline-day signing Alexander Hleb time to adapt to life playing for Birmingham.