http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city en Copyright EatSleepSports.com 2009 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:43:01 +0000 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is believed to be weighing up a £5million summer move for Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-plan-spurs-raid-1040650.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-plan-spurs-raid-1040650.html Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:43:01 +0000 Teemu Tainio is out of Birmingham's game against his parent club Sunderland tomorrow as he is not allowed to play under League rules. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/loan-star-out-of-cats-clash-1039758.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/loan-star-out-of-cats-clash-1039758.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:30 +0000 Birmingham City have opened contract talks with Alex McLeish in an attempt to fend off interest from other clubs in the talented Scot. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/city-open-boss-talks-1039294.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/city-open-boss-talks-1039294.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:19:41 +0000 Birmingham's Lee Carsley has urged the club's owners to splash out in the summer and boost the Blues squad. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-star-urges-club-to-spend-1038917.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-star-urges-club-to-spend-1038917.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:13:32 +0000 Teemu Tainio admits he has all to play for between now and the end of the season as the on-loan midfielder plans for his future. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/tainios-end-of-season-mission-1038542.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/tainios-end-of-season-mission-1038542.html Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:28:57 +0000 Birmingham are set to be boosted by the return to fitness of Lee Carsley following a two-month ankle injury lay-off. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-set-to-boost-blues-1038208.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-set-to-boost-blues-1038208.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:24:59 +0000 Alex McLeish praised his Birmingham players for overcoming their shocking start against Everton as they fought back to earn a 2-2 draw. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-rues-terrible-start-1038216.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-rues-terrible-start-1038216.html Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:28:41 +0000 Birmingham City star Michel is working around the clock to improve his English as he attempts to acclimatise to the Premier League. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/michels-english-challenge-1037855.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/michels-english-challenge-1037855.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:58:11 +0000 Birmingham City are set to welcome Lee Bowyer back from illness as they play host to Everton in the Premier League on Saturday. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-fit-again-for-everton-test-1036805.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-fit-again-for-everton-test-1036805.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:13:27 +0000 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has dismissed reports West Ham are interested in Liam Ridgewell, Christian Benitez and Seb Larsson. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-plays-down-speculation-1036634.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-plays-down-speculation-1036634.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:57:27 +0000 Birmingham and Aston Villa are interested in Crystal Palace full-back Nathaniel Clyne - who could be on the move this summer. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/second-city-scramble-for-palace-kid-1036209.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/second-city-scramble-for-palace-kid-1036209.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:01:19 +0000 Unlucky Blues defender Stuart Parnaby could be facing another spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury at Portsmouth. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-sympathy-for-stricken-star-1036214.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-sympathy-for-stricken-star-1036214.html Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:01:00 +0000 Alex McLeish pinpointed striker Chucho Benitez's return to form as the key factor in Blues' 2-1 win at Portsmouth last night. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/chucho-acclaimed-beni-is-blues-top-cat-1035688.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/chucho-acclaimed-beni-is-blues-top-cat-1035688.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:50:38 +0000 Alex McLeish saw Blues gain revenge over Portsmouth last night but admitted he would have preferred the FA Cup glory. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-bittersweet-revenge-1035686.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-bittersweet-revenge-1035686.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:09:14 +0000 Birmingham City are to give a first start to Michel tonight as they make their second trip to Portsmouth in four days. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-set-for-first-start-1035115.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-set-for-first-start-1035115.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:41:54 +0000 Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish wants to be able to invest in his squad this summer to consolidate the clubs Premier League status. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-wants-to-spend-1035128.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-wants-to-spend-1035128.html Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:16:42 +0000 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has called for the introduction of goal line technology after Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Portsmouth. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-is-no-technophobe-1034734.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-is-no-technophobe-1034734.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:04:34 +0000 Reports suggest Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is lining up a summer move for AZ Alkmaar forward Moussa Dembele. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-tracking-eredivisie-ace-1034798.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-tracking-eredivisie-ace-1034798.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:01:50 +0000 Birmingham City defender Roger Johnson believes Joe Hart should be England's number one at this summer's World Cup in South Africa. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/keeper-backed-for-england-spot-1034342.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/keeper-backed-for-england-spot-1034342.html Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:52:22 +0000 James McFadden will get as long as possible to shake off a groin injury ahead of Birmingham's FA Cup sixth round tie at Portsmouth. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-wait-on-stars-fitness-1032711.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-wait-on-stars-fitness-1032711.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:47:27 +0000 Alex McLeish has reiterated that he would like to keep goalkeeper Joe Hart on a long-term loan deal from Manchester City. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-reiterates-loan-deal-hopes-1032709.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-reiterates-loan-deal-hopes-1032709.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:59:46 +0000 Birmingham could attempt to sign Slovenian teenagers Rok Sirk and Miha Blazic after they impressed on a recent trial spell. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/slovenian-teens-impress-on-blues-trial-1032278.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/slovenian-teens-impress-on-blues-trial-1032278.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:35:57 +0000 Alex McLeish insists he is not in a battle for control of playing affairs at Birmingham and is happy to consider Carson Yeung's ideas. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-scoffs-at-ridiculous-control-claims-1032280.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-scoffs-at-ridiculous-control-claims-1032280.html Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:35:28 +0000 Blues boss Alex McLeish is expected to check out several Korean transfer prospects in action at Loftus Road tonight. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-check-out-eastern-targets-1031973.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-check-out-eastern-targets-1031973.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:37:25 +0000 Birmingham City defender Liam Ridgewell has escaped action over his tackle on Wigan's James McCarthy at the weekend. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/ridgewell-off-the-hook-1031524.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/ridgewell-off-the-hook-1031524.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:46:51 +0000 Alex McLeish has hailed Birmingham's veteran midfielder Lee Bowyer and backed him to keep playing at the top 'for a couple more years'. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-backs-veteran-to-keep-going-1030986.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-backs-veteran-to-keep-going-1030986.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:01:40 +0000 Alex McLeish claims crisis club Portsmouth will be 'dangerous' opponents for Birmingham in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final tie. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-wary-of-dangerous-opponents-1031011.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-wary-of-dangerous-opponents-1031011.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:28:31 +0000 Barry Ferguson is expected to be passed fit for Birmingham's home game aginst Wigan while Christian Benitez could also start. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-duo-in-contention-to-start-1029317.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-duo-in-contention-to-start-1029317.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:01:42 +0000 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has urged Michel to bide his time as he waits for his first-team chance at St Andrews. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-told-to-be-patient-1029318.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/midfielder-told-to-be-patient-1029318.html Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:03:12 +0000 David Murphy could be heading out of Birmingham City on loan as the full-back looks to regain full match fitness. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-ready-to-loan-out-defender-1028943.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/blues-ready-to-loan-out-defender-1028943.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:44:01 +0000 Alex McLeish is pleased with Lee Carsley and Garry O'Connor's progress but he warns the pair are still some way from full fitness. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/duo-making-good-progress-1028945.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/duo-making-good-progress-1028945.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:07:55 +0000 Joe Hart is being backed for England recognition by Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce and he puts it all down to the goalkeeper's attitude. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/pearce-tips-keeper-for-the-top-1028344.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/pearce-tips-keeper-for-the-top-1028344.html Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:20:10 +0000 Alex McLeish has said that Barry Ferguson did not suffer a serious problem at Fulham and will be fit for Birmingham's visit of Wigan. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-confirms-midfield-fitness-boost-1027576.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-confirms-midfield-fitness-boost-1027576.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:45:16 +0000 Joe Hart is set to get the chance to force his way into England's World Cup squad by starting the international friendly against Egypt. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/hart-set-for-world-cup-chance-1027580.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/hart-set-for-world-cup-chance-1027580.html Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:46:18 +0000 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits he does not think his side is ready for European football just yet. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-downplays-euro-prospects-1027310.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-downplays-euro-prospects-1027310.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:41:52 +0000 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is hopeful goalkeeper Maik Taylor will stick with the club for another season. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-targets-keeper-deal-1027170.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/mcleish-targets-keeper-deal-1027170.html Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:50:22 +0000 Birmingham City midfielder Seb Larsson intends to sign a new deal at St Andrews' but claims to be relaxed over contract talks. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/star-relaxed-on-deal-talks-1026133.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/star-relaxed-on-deal-talks-1026133.html Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:06:53 +0000 Alex McLeish has no fresh injury worries ahead of the trip to Fulham and could stick with the same side that beat Derby last week. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/clean-bill-of-health-for-blues-1025770.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/clean-bill-of-health-for-blues-1025770.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:02:31 +0000 Tottenham striker Roman Pavlychenko says if he can't secure a move back to Russia then he would be open to a move to Birmingham. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/spurs-star-wants-blues-switch-1025767.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/spurs-star-wants-blues-switch-1025767.html Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:22:30 +0000 Vice-chairman Peter Pannu does not anticipate any problems as Birmingham look to tie boss Alex McLeish down to a new long-term deal. http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-deal-looks-a-formality-for-blues-1025151.html http://www.eatsleepsport.com/birmingham-city/boss-deal-looks-a-formality-for-blues-1025151.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:20:09 +0000