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Brian Halford

Brian Halford

Warwickshire can draw inspiration from the champions of 1911

Warwickshire embark on their 2011 season this week, against Somerset at Taunton, with an opportunity to carve out a special and poignant piece of history over the next five months.Read

New faces will give Warwickshire a boost, says coach Ashley Giles

Ashley Giles believes Warwickshire will enter the 2011 season with a settled squad reinforced by some “very good additions.”Read

The day teenager Trevor Francis hit four Birmingham City goals in one match

Brian Halford recalls the day a fresh-faced Birmingham City teenager called Trevor Francis destroyed Bolton Wanderers with a four-goal blast at St Andrew's. Read

England release Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell for three Warwickshire matches

Warwickshire have been boosted by the news that England pair Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott will be available for three early-season Championship matches.Read

It was new Edgbaston or nothing, says Warwickshire CCC chief

Warwickshire CCC chief executive Colin Povey has insisted that, without the redevelopment of their ground, the county could not afford to stay at Edgbaston.Read

Big captaincy test looms for Warwickshire's Jim Troughton

Jim Troughton is ready for the full demands of captaincy as he prepares to lead Warwickshire for the first time on their pre-season tour to Barbados.Read

Matthew Lamb leads the next generation of talent at Warwickshire CCC

Warwickshire Cricket Club’s first team had their problems – plenty of them – scoring runs last season, but finally here’s some good news.Read

No overstatement - Carling Cup win was Birmingham City's greatest day

Brian Halford reflects on Birmingham City's glorious Carling Cup Final victory over Arsenal at Wembley.Read

Edgbaston's new Pavilion End brings new test for Warwickshire CCC

This summer marks a significant milestone in the history of Edgbaston Cricket Ground. Brian Halford reports on how things are taking shape.Read

Goals galore in previous Birmingham City and Coventry FA Cup clashes

Birmingham City and Coventry City have met twice in the FA Cup and on each occasion – a bruising, heavyweight clash at Highfield Road and a pulsating occasion in front of more than 40,000 at snowy St Andrew’s – there were goals aplenty.Read

Youngsters catch the cricket bug in Birmingham with Street20

Young cricketers in Birmingham have a great chance to stay in the swing – or gain a first introduction to the sport – during the long winter months following the launch of Street20 sessions.Read

Second City Derby: Omens good for Villa v Birmingham Carling Cup clash winners

Birmingham City and Aston Villa will hardly be short of incentives when they meet in the Carling Cup quarter-final at St Andrew’s on Wednesday – but, as well as considerable local bragging rights, the victors will also be able to enjoy some very favourable omens. Read

Will Porterfield aiming for silverware with Warwickshire

Will Porterfield is “excited” by his move to Warwickshire and has revealed his eagerness to be part of a trophy-winning team at Edgbaston.Read

Ashley Giles hoping for a level playing field at Edgbaston in 2011

Ashley Giles has hinted that some good news could await Warwickshire’s beleaguered batsmen next season – less bowler-friendly pitches at Edgbaston.Read

Graeme Welch expects better things from Warwickshire coaching partnership

Graeme Welch believes his coaching partnership with Ashley Giles will be stronger next season after their first year working together in charge of Warwickshire.Read

Lord's triumph bodes well for Warwickshire's future, says Ian Bell

Ian Bell has described the day he led Warwickshire to victory in the Clydesdale Bank 40 at Lord's as a “dream come true”.Read

Underdogs Warwickshire have no fears ahead of CB40 final with Somerset

Keith Barker has asserted that Warwickshire fear no-one as they prepare to face Somerset in the Clydesdale Bank 40 final.Read

Warwickshire's Naqaash Tahir sets his sights on 2011 campaign

Warwickshire seam-bowler Naqaash Tahir wants 2011 to bring him “a full season with no problems” after his 2010 campaign turned out to be yet another one badly affected by injury.Read

Laurie Evans keen on permanent move to Warwickshire

Laurie Evans is eager for his late-season loan move to Warwickshire to turn into a longer-term stay at Edgbaston.Read

Low Test Match crowds at Edgbaston are nothing new

The struggle to attract large attendances to Test matches in England has come under the spotlight, but this struggle is nothing new.Read

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Brian covers Warwickshire Cricket Club and Walsall FC for the Birmingham Mail.