Posts Tagged ‘Birmingham FC’

Birmingham City co-owner demands Wigan ’stop rape and pillage’ of club

by stresster on July 31st, 2008 | 297 words | 1 comment

You could never accuse David Gold of mincing his words at Birmingham City. The Blues co-owner has a reputation of shooting from the hip, and he’s becoming increasingly incensed by the antics of their former manager Steve Bruce. It’s fair to say that the former Manchester United captain hasn’t featured on Gold’s christmas card list […]

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Blues goalkeeper rejects Liverpool offer

by stresster on June 18th, 2008 | 262 words | 4 comments

In addition to Gareth Barry, there’s lots of speculation over Rafa Benitez’s supposed transfer targets. However, one player that the Spaniard was definitely interested in bringing to Anfield was none other than

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Dutch striker doesn’t want to ‘do an Arsenal’ this summer

by stresster on June 11th, 2008 | 327 words | no comments

It’s clear that many of the Gunners squad are still carrying the mental scars incurred last season, when they let a sizeable lead at the top of the Premier League slip during the months of February and March, to leave the club potless by the end of the campaign. Arsenal players such as William Gallas, […]

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‘Arsenal striker’s broken leg affected us too’ claims Birmingham boss

by stresster on June 10th, 2008 | 259 words | 8 comments

Perhaps a little unwisely, Alex McLeish claims that the broken leg suffered by Eduardo in February had a negative effect on Birmingham City, and was part of the reason why they were relegated from the Premier League - as well as not being very good.
The Express and Star report that Big Eck acknowledges that the […]

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What are your TOP THREE Premier League signings this season?

by Dexter on May 14th, 2008 | 54 words | 47 comments

The Sun has uncorked yet another of its top Ten lists, this time the Top Ten Signings of the Season. The top three were:
1.Fernando Torres
2.Roque Santa Cruz
3. Anderson
But we’re not too concerned about what The Sun thinks, what is your top 3 Premier League signings this season?
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Will Bruce be next manager of Manchester United?

by stresster on May 9th, 2008 | 268 words | 33 comments

It’s one thing getting Birmingham promoted and then keeping Wigan afloat in the Premier League, it’s another thing managing some of the best players in the world and pitting your wits against Europe’s finest. Steve Bruce has demonstrated his managerial ability over the past couple of seasons and has the chance to prevent Manchester United […]

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Wigan manager enjoying last laugh in battle with Birmingham board

by stresster on May 9th, 2008 | 420 words | 21 comments

Steve Bruce steered Birmingham back into the Premier League last season, although he didn’t stick around very long at St Andrews this campaign. Instead, the uncertainty over the club’s ownership saw the former Manchester United player leave the Midlands and take charge at Wigan, whom he’s managed to keep afloat with games to spare.
Not that […]

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Wigan v Manchester United, Chelsea v Bolton, Birmingham v Blackburn - which game will you be watching?

by stresster on May 6th, 2008 | 308 words | 1 comment

It’s possible that Sky may have missed a trick by not showing Portsmouth v Fulham on Sunday, especially as the Cottagers’ chances of survival (along with Birmingham and Reading’s) rest in their own hands. However, the Sky Sports website reveals that they’ll be televising the matches from the JJB Stadium, Stamford Bridge and St Andrews […]

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Portsmouth gaffer makes the right noises against Fulham - but surely his team have an eye on the cup?

by stresster on May 5th, 2008 | 294 words | no comments

After all, his team looked pretty pretty shabby against Middlesbrough on Saturday, another team who looked like they needed the points more than Pompey. Sky Sports reports that Harry Redknapp is adamant that his team aren’t going to go through the motions against Fulham, alhough exactly how heartening that is for fans of Birmingham and […]

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West Brom and Stoke - any chance of staying in the Premier League?

by stresster on May 5th, 2008 | 359 words | no comments

They’ll be dancing in the streets of Hanley and Newcastle-under-Lyme after Stoke City bagged themselves the second automatic promotion spot on Sunday. The Potters have done magnificently this season, coming from behind on several occasions to land wins or draws against Championship opponents and it’s hard to argue that they don’t deserve their place in […]

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