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Rob Tanner

No need for Birmingham to spend big says Sullivan

Birmingham City co-owner David Sullivan has revealed that the club resisted the urge to cash in on several of its top players before the transfer deadline closed. Read

George Friend sees potential realised at Wolves

New Wolves full-back George Friend only has to look around the dressing room to see what can be achieved at Molineux. Read

Matthew Hill delighted to join Wolves

New Wolverhampton Wanderers full back Matthew Hill has admitted to suffering from nerves after completing his move from Preston North End on Monday night. Read

McLeish counting on McSheffrey to find form at Birmingham

If Gary McSheffrey rediscovers his best form, Blues manager Alex McLeish believes it would be like signing a new £4 million striker. Read

No more signings for Birmingham, admits McLeish

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has given up on bringing in any new players before the transfer deadline passes on Monday. Read

Birmingham rue missed opportunity at Norwich

Norwich City 1 Birmingham City 1 - Alex McLeish seems unsure whether to be happy or not with a point. Read

McLeish blasts chaos caused by transfer window

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish believes the transfer window system has caused ‘mayhem’ in football and has called for it to be reviewed. Read

Wolves fear worst as George Elokobi tests reveal damage to knee ligaments

George Elokobi faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Mick McCarthy confirmed the defender had damaged knee ligaments. Read

Alex McLeish still holding out for Bobo Balde despite discouraging signals

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has said he is unlikely to do any more transfer business before the window closes on Monday if he can conclude the on-going Bobo Balde saga – but unconfirmed reports coming out of Scotland claim the defender has rejected Blues’ offer. Read

Aston Villa into UEFA Cup first round

Aston Villa 1 FH Hafnarfjordur 1 (agg: 5-2) - Villa made sure of a comfortable passage through to the first round proper of the UEFA Cup. Read

McLeish backing Agustien to come good for Birmingham City

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has promised supporters that on-loan midfielder Kemy Agustien will come good. Read

Birmingham City crash out of Carling Cup

CARLING CUP: Southampton 2 Birmingham City 0 Read

Birmingham City duo set for debuts in Carling Cup

Midfielders Kemy Agustien and Jordon Mutch could both make their debuts for Birmingham City when they face Southampton on Tuesday night for the second time in ten days. Read

George Elokobi injury worries Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers are still waiting to discover the full extent of left back George Elokobi’s injury after he was stretchered off at Ipswich Town on Saturday. Read

McLeish seeking more transfer funds at Birmingham City

Alex McLeish will call upon the Birmingham City board to release the funds to enable him to bring in more players before the transfer window closes after a spate of injuries depleted his squad. Read

Birmingham City stay on the attack for perfect start

Birmingham City 2 Barnsley 0 - Alex McLeish presses on with forward-thinking team selections. Read

O'Neill stays calm as Wenger expresses admiration for Barry

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has given his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger the benefit of the doubt after the Frenchman joined the unwelcome race to sign Gareth Barry. Read

Shaun Maloney to rejoin Celtic in £1m deal

Aston Villa striker Shaun Maloney is set to rejoin Celtic for £1 million. The 25-year-old Scotland international is said to have agreed a four-year contract worth £20,000 a week. Read

Blues boss McLeish forced to wait in hunt for Celtic star

The patience of Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish could be tested if transfer target Bobo Balde turns down a lucrative offer from the Blues. Read

McCarthy is ready to hand Henry Wolves armband

Karl Henry is set to be handed the captain’s armband and will lead Wolverhampton Wanderers in the absence of injured defender Jody Craddock tomorrow at Ipswich Town. Read

Author Profile

Rob is a sports reporter for The Birmingham Post. He has been a journalist for just over 10 years and spent eight years as sports editor of the Tamworth Herald before joining the Post sports desk in December, 2007. Rob is the Post's man at Birmingham City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Walsall FC, as well as writing features on local sports personalities.

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