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David Cotterill

Preston Reflections – Continuing Revolution

Birmingham City twice equalised in a barnstorming game that finished in a 2-2 draw with Preston at St Andrew’s. Goals from Ryan Shotton and Che Adams cancelled out Alex Baptiste and Daniel Johnson’s strikes for the visitors.

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Maghoma Signs On

Jacques Maghoma became the latest Blues player to sign an extended contract with the club following the announcement from the official site that the Congolese winger had signed a new deal keeping him at St Andrew’s til 2018.

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Posted in Birmingham City, Players | 85 Comments »

Easter News Roundup

Easter has been weird this year, falling on the international break. It’s normally a time where there is a flurry of games in quick succession which can make or break a season – this year the only thing that I’ve seen broken has sadly been Jack Butland’s ankle in England’s excellent 3-2 win over Germany.

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Posted in Birmingham City, News | 41 Comments »

Hull Reflections

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A deflected strike from Jon Toral was enough for Birmingham City to beat Hull 1-0 at St Andrew’s as Gary Rowett’s men reignited their playoff chase in front of the Sky cameras. Hull hit the post and the bar in the first half and had claims for a penalty in the second as they pushed hard for an equaliser.

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GAMEDAY – QPR Away

Blues travel to London today to take on Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s QPR, hoping to close the gaps on the playoff teams.

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Posted in Birmingham City, Gameday, The Championship | 80 Comments »

Bolton Reflections – Winning Ugly

Birmingham City got the win they wanted against Bolton on Tuesday night thanks to Clayton Donaldson’s 29th minute winner – but they could and should have more against a Trotters side that looked devoid of hope.

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GAMEDAY – Bolton at Home

Blues return to league action after a free weekend caused by Leeds’ continued participation in the FA Cup. Gary Rowett’s men will be hoping that they can return to winning ways to jump start their playoff hopes.

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GAMEDAY – Derby Away

Blues head to Derby today to face a Rams side that dropped two points in the corresponding fixture last year after conceding two goals in injury time, infuriating the home support. Can Blues go one better this year?

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Injuries and Squad Depth

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Defeat in the FA Cup to Bournemouth means that for the first time since 2009, Blues aren’t in the hat for the 4th round draw. Although that’s somewhat disappointing, what’s more worrying is that once again Blues have picked up injuries – and in an area where they don’t have so much cover.

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Posted in Birmingham City, Talking Points | 111 Comments »

GAMEDAY: FA Cup Round Three

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Birmingham City take a break from league action as they face Bournemouth today in the third round of the FA Cup.

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