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Larsson relaxed over new Blues deal

February 20, 2010 16:02 · 0 comments

Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson has reiterated that he is relaxed about a new deal as looks to extend his stay at St Andrew’s.
The Sweden international is out of contract at the end of the season and has been in talks for a while.
However, the Carson Yeung takeover saw them put on the backburner although Larsson [...]

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Hart agrees loan extension

February 17, 2010 16:02 · 0 comments

Birmingham City vice-chairman Peter Pannu has revealed that the Blues have signed Joe Hart on loan for next season after Manchester City turned down a permanent approach.
The England goalkeeper has impressed this season after completing his loan move from Eastlands and has even been linked with a call-up to the World Cup squad following a [...]

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Premier League play-off plans afoot

The Premier League is believed to be considering plans to introduce an end-of-season play-off for the final Champions League qualification place.
According to reports, the English top flight, in a major overhaul, wants to give the sides finishing fourth, fifth, six and seventh the chance to play off for the fourth Champions League spot rather than, [...]

February 15, 2010 0 comments
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McLeish wants to keep Hart

Alex McLeish has said he plans to speak to Manchester City about keeping goalkeeper Joe Hart at Birmingham for at least another season.
World Cup hopeful Hart has played an important part in Blues’ run to the top 10 of the Premier League and quarter-finals of the FA Cup during an impressive loan spell.
McLeish is convinced [...]

February 15, 2010 0 comments
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McLeish weighs up Pavlyuchenko offer

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has confirmed his interest in signing out-of-favour Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.
The giant Russia international has failed to hold down a regular shirt at White Hart Lane and the arrival of Eidur Gudjohnsen could push him further down the pecking order.
Pavlyuchenko has made no secret of his desire to quit north London [...]

January 29, 2010 0 comments
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Carsley setback for City

Birmingham City have been handed a midfield blow after it was confirmed Lee Carsley faces around six weeks out with his ankle injury.
The experienced star damaged his ankle ligaments in the first third round FA Cup tie against Nottingham Forest and it’s now been revealed he will be out for up to six weeks with [...]

January 14, 2010 0 comments
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Michel first in for ambitious McLeish

Birmingham have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Michel from Sporting Gijon for a fee reported to be around £3m, the La Liga club have confirmed.
However, the 24-year-old, who must first complete a medical, is unlikely to be signed in time for the Premier League visit of champions Manchester United on Saturday.
Blues manager Alex McLeish had [...]

January 8, 2010 1 comment
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McLeish wary of Blues downturn

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish believes he must protect his squad from becoming complacent after their recent run of good form.
Blues are unbeaten in nine games, during which time they enjoyed a run of five straight wins, and are now 12 points above the relegation zone.
Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Everton saw Birmingham retain seventh spot in [...]

December 22, 2009 0 comments
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McLeish wants Blues duo to stay on

Boss Alex McLeish may be set to be handed a big transfer kitty in January but he still wants to keep veteran duo Lee Carlsey and Kevin Phillips at Birmingham.
The Blues’ new owners will make big money available early in the new year but McLeish has already spoken out insisting he will not spend for [...]

December 10, 2009 0 comments
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Surgery for Birmingham striker

Birmingham striker Garry O’Connor is set to miss around four months of Premier League action because of groin surgery.
The Scotland international is set to go under the knife again after suffering a complication following an operation last season.
O’Connor has played this term but is now struggling and Blues boss Alex McLeish is calling on Cameron Jerome and [...]

November 13, 2009 0 comments
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McLeish has final say on spending

Alex McLeish insists that it will be his decision on potential new signings at Birmingham City following Carson Yeung’s takeover.
The Blues boss has been promised funds to spend by the club’s new owner in January but the former Scotland boss is adamant that he will get the players he wants, rather than chasing big-name, big-money [...]

November 8, 2009 0 comments
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McFadden insists he is penalty-ready

Birmingham City forward James McFadden insists he is ready to keep taking penalties for his team, despite his miss against Manchester City last Sunday.
The Scottish international missed his chance to score in Birmingham’s goalless draw after failing to convert from the penalty spot, after Manchester City keeper Shay Given kept out McFadden’s spot-kick to deny the [...]

November 2, 2009 0 comments
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