Posts Tagged ‘Birmingham’
Birmingham tell Celtic’s Balde to forget trial »
The Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has decided to call off Bobo Balde's offer of a pre-season trial with the Blues. McLeish has always been an admirer of Balde, but was let down by him last summer, when the Celtic defender decided to let his contract run-out at Celtic so he could earn more money, rather than get playing time on less [...]
Birmingham move closer to a deal with Patrick Vieira »
In a surprise announcement, it has been made known that Patrick Vieira was in Birmingham for talks yesterday. The ex-Arsenal star is trying to find a club where he can play as a first-team regular, with a view to regaining a place in the France team for next years World Cup in South Africa. Last week it was thought that Vieira would prefer to [...]
Birmingham want bad-boy Barton! »
Joey Barton fell out with Alan Shearer at the end of last season and Newcastle are looking to offload the hardman midfielder, and according to a report in todays Observer, Birmingham are keen on giving him a chance: Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish is keen to take Joey Barton off Newcastle's hands – but only on an initial season-long loan [...]
Celtic and Birmingham chasing Iceland international? »
A report on Sky Sports today says that Celtic and Birmingham may be re-igniting their interest in the Icelandic international Solvi Ottesen. The article said: The agent of Iceland international Solvi Ottesen has claimed his client is attracting interest from both England and Scotland. Ottesen has impressed in the last few seasons for Danish [...]
Birmingham admit desire for Tottenham star »
Birmingham have been very active in the transfer market so far, and are still looking at more top class targets. An article on SkySports this morning said: Birmingham boss Alex McLeish concedes Gareth Bale is a player he is keeping an eye on as he bids to bring fresh faces to St Andrews. The Scottish tactician has been one of the busiest top [...]
Burnley and Birmingham fighting over Celtic reject »
The Celtic defender Bobo Balde is a free agent this summer after spending the last year of his contract training with the reserves at Celtic Park, but it has been revealed on SkySports today that both Burnley and Birmingham are keen to secure his services for next season. The report said: Bobo Balde has revealed that Burnley are rivalling [...]
Birmingham agree £5m defender deal »
According to a report in the Times, Birmingham are close to signing another defender this morning. The report says: Cardiff have accepted a bid from Birmingham for defender Roger Johnson. The Championship side placed a price tag of £5 million on the player after he expressed a desire to join a Premier League club this summer. The 26-year-old has [...]
Birmingham sign TWO players today! »
What a result for Alex McLeish! Two transfers confirmed by the BBC today. Their report says: Birmingham City have signed Manchester City's England Under-21 keeper Joe Hart on a season-long loan and completed a deal for Eduadorian Giovanny Espinoza. Hart, 22, lost his place at Eastlands following the arrival of Shay Given from Newcastle United [...]
Wigan to beat Sunderland, Wolves and Birmingham to »
It has been revealed this morning on Sky Sports that Wigan are favourites to sign Raul Tamudo. The report reads: Wigan boss Roberto Martinez is lining up a move for Spanish striker Raul Tamudo, skysports.com understands. The 31-year-old Espanyol legend has played over 300 games for the Barcelona outfit, scoring 129 goals in the [...]
Birmingham close in on Newcastle defender »
According to a report in the MailOnline today, Birmingham are nearly certain to sign the Newcastle defender David Edgar. The report says: Newcastle defender David Edgar looks certain to join Premier League newcomers Birmingham City after failing to secure a new contract at St James' Park. The Canadian-born defender left the club at the end [...]
Celtic, Wolves, Birmingham, Fulham and Hull await »
It is being reported that Hull City and Celtic are the latest clubs to join the hunt for Marc Antoine Fortune, who impressed everyone while on loan at West Brom for the second half of the season. He scored five goals in seventeen starts for the relegated sides, and now he is awash with offers to keep him in the Premiership. Wolves, Birmingham and [...]
Sunderland, Bolton, Portsmouth, Wolves and Birmingham »
A host of Premiership clubs are clamouring to Espanyol to try to tempt the Spain international striker Raul Tamudo, who has an agreement with his club that he can be allowed to join a foreign team for just £2m this summer. The 5'11" striker has been at Espanyol for his whole career, and has scored 129 goals in nine seasons in the top flight of [...]
