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Alex McLeish has admitted he faces some big decision-making to ensure he selects a strong enough Birmingham side to defeat Aston Villa.

Birmingham and Midlands' rivals West Brom are reportedly set to fight it out for the services of West Ham defender Danny Gabbidon.

Sebastian Larsson heaped praise on Birmingham team-mate Aleksandr Hleb's 'vision' leading up to his goal at Fulham on Saturday.

Alex McLeish will not risk James McFadden's fitness by trying to rush him back into the Birmingham XI from a cruciate ligament injury.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has renewed calls for Roger Johnson to be selected by England after another impressive display at Fulham.

Alex McLeish has no new injury concerns ahead of the trip to Fulham but midfielder Craig Gardner is unlikely to be fit.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has reiterated his desire to sort out Sebastian Larsson's future as soon as possible.

Birmingham City are believed to be lining up a £2m move for Swedish hotshot Denni Avdic.

Birmingham striker Nikola Zigic has been told to toughen up by his boss Alex McLeish as he tries to get to grips with English football.

Kevin Phillips staked his claim for a return to the Birmingham side with a hat-trick in a 5-0 reserve friendly win over Middlesbrough.

Birmingham City youngster Jay O'Shea is expected to secure a loan extension at League Two side Stevenage this week.

Birmingham defenders Scott Dann and Roger Johnson are both said to be attracting attention from several other Premier League clubs.

Birmingham keeper Ben Foster feels the Blues defenders don't get the credit they deserve after the shut-out against Chelsea.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish believes Craig Gardner could return within three weeks and may face Aston Villa in the Carling Cup.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is calling for Roger Johnson and Scott Dann to be elevated to the England squad by Fabio Capello.

Maik Taylor's injury for Blues means Ben Foster could be the only recognised stopper available against Villa in the Carling Cup.

Lee Bowyer could be back in Birmingham's starting line-up against Chelsea but Craig Gardner is a major doubt with an ankle injury.

Alex McLeish is reportedly lining up a January transfer window bid to take Fulham's out-of-favour defender John Pantsil to Birmingham.

Birmingham are waiting to find out the severity of Craig Gardner's ankle injury ahead of Chelsea visit to St Andrew's on Saturday.

Alex McLeish has promoted Richard Beale to become the Blues' reserve team coach and praised his football philosophy.

Alex McLeish says Ben Foster is on the verge of fulfilling Sir Alex Ferguson's prediction and vying for England's number one shirt.

Roger Johnson is hoping Birmingham can follow Sunderland's lead by inflicting another shock defeat on Chelsea this Saturday.

Alex McLeish insists it is far too 'premature' to be talking about relegation as Birmingham currently occupy the third-bottom position.

Birmingham defender Stephen Carr feels his side need to focus on defence and admits the Blues have conceded "silly goals."

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish claims Alexander Hleb will be a big hit at St Andrew's but "hasn't reached his level yet."

Former Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan believes his old club and his new team West Ham can both beat the drop from the top-flight.

Alexander Hleb will not be an influential player for Birmingham until he increases his fitness levels, according to boss Alex McLeish.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has no fresh injury problems ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at Manchester City.

Birmingham City have expressed an interest in highly-rated Mura youngster Mitja Lotric according to his Slovenian club.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish blasted his side for conceding a "dog's breakfast" of a goal late on to lose at Stoke on Tuesday.

Birmingham are the latest club said to be interested in Cardiff City's in-form striker Jay Bothroyd, who is also a target of Blackburn.

Alex McLeish has no fresh injury problems ahead of Birmingham's trip to face Stoke City on Tuesday evening.

Birmingham midfielder Sebastian Larsson is now not expected to discuss a new deal until January, according to boss Alex McLeish.

Barnsley have made another move in the loan market after taking Gary O'Connor back to Oakwell on loan from Birmingham.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is not concerned by his side's recent run of form and expects results to improve.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has admitted he is finding it hard to find a system to accommodate Aleksandr Hleb.

Central defender Roger Johnson will be handed a late fitness test ahead of Birmingham's visit of bottom club West Ham on Saturday.

Alex McLeish has told Birmingham's fans to support their team and not give former owners David Gold and David Sullivan a hard time.

Birmingham have confirmed that 2,000 tickets are on general sale for the Carling Cup quarter-final derby clash against Aston Villa.

Former co-owner David Gold is wary of returning to Birmingham with West Ham on Saturday, despite his 'great memories' at St Andrew's.

Alex McLeish is lining up a new year move for Cardiff hotshot Jay Bothroyd after they admitted they may have to sell him.

Birmingham defender Stephen Carr is delighted to be paired with Aston Villa in the Carling Cup and says it will be 'brilliant'.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has hailed his sides discipline and self control after the goalless draw with Aston Villa.