Updated 4:43pm 24 May 2013

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Colin Tattum

Colin Tattum

Birmingham City must regain their desire, says McLeish

Alex McLeish is keen for his Birmingham City players to do their talking where it matters – out on the pitch.Read

Birmingham City showing their mental toughness

Birmingham City’s battling draw at Manchester City and the landmark win over Chelsea have shattered the myth that they only get going when behind.Read

Ben Foster proves Ferguson's assessment was spot on

Sir Alex Ferguson sent Ben Foster on his way from Manchester United to Blues with a parting shot that was music to Alex McLeish’s ears.Read

Former Birmingham City co-owner David Gold barred from St Andrew's

David Gold, the former co-owner of Birmingham City has been barred from St Andrew's, when West Ham United arrrive for the Premier League fixture this weekend.Read

David Gold barred from Birmingham City boardroom and directors box

Birmingham City have decided to refuse former co-owner David Gold access to the boardroom and directors box seating when his West Ham United side visit St Andrew’s on Saturday.Read

Alex McLeish explains Birmingham City's different formations

Alex McLeish has revealed that Blues simply weren’t ready to play with two up front this season.Read

Another chance for Birmingham to halt Villa's dominance in Second City derbies

It was Kevin Phillips who started the ball rolling for Aston Villa against Birmingham City – and how it kept rolling.Read

Evolution not revolution at Birmingham City, insists vice-chairman Peter Pannu

Last week marked the first anniversary of Carson Yeung’s buyout of Birmingham City. His right-hand man Peter Pannu granted Colin Tattum an exclusive Q&A session to talk about Blues’ Chinese revolution.Read

Birmingham City looking to eradicate all that's ugly

Blues take on Blackpool at St Andrew’s on Saturday, not only trying to get back to winning ways but also attempting to stem the flow of untidy goals.Read

Barry Ferguson delighted to be Birmingham City's pass master

He is Birmingham City's Little General, Alex McLeish’s on-field orchestrator.Read

Referee in the spotlight for Birmingham City's trip to Arsenal

The man in the middle will be a key figure in Birmingham City's match at Arsenal on Saturday.Read

Matt Derbyshire itching for Birmingham City lift-off

Matt Derbyshire says that it’s a ‘relief’ to play Premier League football once more.Read

Liam Ridgewell aiming to improve goal tally for Birmingham City

Liam Ridgewell carved out a reputation for dramatic late goals of significance for Birmingham City. And now the defender has his heart set on scoring even more this season. Read

Birmingham City are not Premier League establishment yet, insists McLeish

Alex McLeish tells Colin Tattum that he refuses to believe that his Birmingham City team are now part of the Premier League furniture. Read

McLeish delighted by response of Birmingham City's Carling Cup players

Alex McLeish has told his Birmingham City players to adopt the sentiment of the club anthem: Keep Right On.Read

Birmingham City boss McLeish not satisfied despite unbeaten start

Blues have made an unbeaten start to the Premier League, their best at that level since 2003.Read

Birmingham City at full strength for West Brom clash

Birmingham City have a clean bill of health ahead of the West Bromwich Albion derby on Saturday - and all their new signings are available.Read

Birmingham City's hold over Liverpool provides early test for Hodgson

Meet the new boss; same as the old boss ..? All will be revealed when Birmingham City take on Liverpool at St Andrew’s on Sunday.Read

McLeish delighted with Birmingham City's new arrivals

Alex McLeish is sure he has raised the quality and competition levels at St Andrew’s following his whirlwind transfer deadline-day dealings.Read

Matt Derbyshire confesses: Olof Mellberg was my neighbour

New Birmingham City signing Matt Derbyshire has promised Blues fans he will be giving his former next door neighbour the cold shoulder - after it was revealed to be Olof Mellberg.Read

Author Profile

Colin Tattum is chief sports writer of the Birmingham Mail. He is the Birmingham City correspondent and a respected football analyst with a wealth of reporting experience, having joined the newspaper as one of its youngest ever trainees straight from school.