Birmingham City: September 2008 - news archive

Blues linked with winger swoop

BirminghamBirmingham are said to be lining up a loan swoop for Chelsea winger Scott Sinclair, who has been told he can leave.

Amazing midfield swoop mooted

BirminghamBirmingham could be about to hand Tottenham midfielder Hossam Ghaly another chance to make a move to St Andrews.

McLeish sets signing deadline

BirminghamBirmingham will make a decision on the future of Nigel Quashie in the next two weeks as he bids to prove his fitness.

Blues drop midfielder interest

BirminghamBirmingham boss Alex McLeish says he has dropped all interest in signing Kevin-Prince Boateng from Tottenham.

Quashie closes in on Blues deal

BirminghamAlex McLeish has admitted that Nigel Quashie is ahead of Kevin-Prince Boateng in the players' bid to win a loan deal with Birmingham.

Keeper deal sealed

BirminghamBirmingham goalkeeper Artur Krysiak has joined Championship rivals Swansea on a three-month loan deal.

McLeish ready for Blues shake-up

BirminghamBirmingham boss Alex McLeish says he is ready to wield the axe following Blues' shock defeat against Blackpool on Saturday.

Fitness the key in midfielder move

BirminghamBirmingham boss Alex McLeish has revealed he could sign Nigel Quashie on loan if the West Ham midfielder proves his fitness.

Blues defender faces spell on the sidelines

BirminghamDefender Stuart Parnaby is facing a two-week lay-off after damaging ankle ligaments in Birmingham's 2-1 win at Bristol City in midweek.

McCleish praises best performance yet

BirminghamBirmingham City manager Alex McCleish has heaped praise on his players following their 2-1 victory over Bristol City on Tuesday night.

McCleish needs to be sure on Boateng

BirminghamBirmingham boss Alex McCleish is confident of signing Kevin-Prince Boateng but wants to make sure he is committed first.

McLeish makes the peace

BirminghamAlex McLeish said he had no axe to grind with Birmingham bad-boys Mehdi Nafti and Quincy after the 1-0 win over Doncaster.

Blues delay decision on midfielder

BirminghamBlues boss Alex McLeish has put his move for West Ham midfielder Nigel Quashie on hold while he assesses his fitness.

McCleish to take time over trialists

BirminghamBirmingham boss Alex McCleish will consider his options before deciding whether to offer contracts to the Blues' trialists.

Aluko happy despite move

BirminghamSone Aluko insists he has no regrets about leaving his home-town club Birmingham for Aberdeen and is convinced he has a bright future.

Blues eyes double swoop

BirminghamBirmingham are lining up a loan move for West Ham's Nigel Quashie and have handed a trial to Brazilian playmaker Mineiro.

Blues consider transfer swoop

BirminghamBirmingham are weighing up a swoop for Ulises De La Cruz, who is without a club and is available on a free transfer.

Blues ready for Spurs swoop

BirminghamBirmingham are poised to make another loan move for Tottenham's Kevin-Prince Boateng after David Sullivan hinted at a swoop.

Sign up, Gold tells Larsson

BirminghamBirmingham chairman David Gold has urged fans' favourite Sebastian Larsson to sign a new five-year contract at St Andrews.

Sullivan eyes Balde swoop

BirminghamBirmingham co-owner David Sullivan says the Blues are still in the hunt to sign Bobo Balde from Celtic.

Blues in for loan stars

BirminghamBirmingham boss Alex McLeish is still on the look out for loan signings despite failing to make any moves on deadline day.

Dons net winger

BirminghamAberdeen completed the permanent capture of Sone Aluko from Birmingham City on deadline day.

Blues fail in Spurs swoop

BirminghamTottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng wants showdown talks with Spurs after a move to Birmingham was blocked.