http://www.smallheathalliance.com/news/ The latest Birmingham City FC news from Small Heath Alliance en 15 © 2007 smallheathaliance.com Free for non commercial use, for other uses please contact me to discuss terms as some headlines might be covered under restrictive terms. Please credit smallheathalliance.com if you are going to use this feed on a public website. news@smallheathalliance.com news@smallheathalliance.com http://www.smallheathalliance.com/images/smallheathalliance_64.png http://www.smallheathaliance.com http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1768_4101764,00.html Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has confirmed he will look to the loan market to boost his side's promotion push. Teamtalk Teamtalk Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:01:11 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.325382 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11694_4101666,00.html Alex McLeish says Birmingham target Bobo Balde chose not to leave Celtic 'on a matter of principle'. Sky Sports Sky Sports Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:46:05 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.325350 http://www.sundaymercury.net/midlands-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/05/birmingham-ciy-lookingt-at-kevin-prince-boateng-66331-21683102/ Birmingham are considering a loan move for Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who is among the players that have put Damien Comolli's influence at White Hart Lane in the spotlight. Sunday Mercury Sunday Mercury Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:16:05 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.325151 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/7600107.stm Tunisian midfielder Mehdi Nafti is expected to be available for Birmingham's game with Doncaster. BBC Sport BBC Sport Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:46:02 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.325008 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/05/no-panic-signings-for-blues-boss-97319-21681783/ ALEX McLeish has admitted that he wasn’t prepared to purchase – or rather loan – in haste and repent at leisure when it came to transfer deadline signings. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324973 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/05/we-are-a-good-bet-for-promotion-colin-doyle-97319-21681838/ BLUES are ‘looking good’ to emulate the promotion success of 2006-07, according to Colin Doyle. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324975 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/05/colin-doyle-ruled-out-of-action-for-two-weeks-97319-21681828/ COLIN Doyle has been ruled out of action for a fortnight – which came as a relief. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324976 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/04/alex-mcleish-relaxed-about-transfer-deadline-business-97319-21676846/ ALEX McLeish has admitted that he wasn’t prepared to purchase - or rather loan - in haste and repent at leisure when it came to transfer deadline signings. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324977 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/04/youth-blues-player-james-mcpike-says-farewell-to-star-s-mercedes-97319-21675612/ HE’S the aspiring Blues star who came back down to earth with a bump. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324978 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/tottenham/2687399/Birmingham-eye-loan-deal-for-Tottenham-midfielder-Kevin-Prince-Boateng---Football.html Championship outfit consider loan move for KevinPrince Boateng who has not been given a squad number. The Telegraph The Telegraph Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:46:07 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324923 http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/birmingham_city/7598824.stm Birmingham goalkeeper Colin Doyle has a minor knee operation but could be fit for their next game. BBC Sport BBC Sport Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:16:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324672 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11694_4095159,00.html Birmingham are considering a loan move for Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng. Sky Sports Sky Sports Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:46:09 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324647 http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1768_4094764,00.html Sebastian Larsson has been urged to put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with Championship outfit Birmingham. Teamtalk Teamtalk Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:16:05 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324519 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11694_4094648,00.html Sebastian Larsson has been urged to put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with Birmingham City. Sky Sports Sky Sports Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:46:05 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324465 http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1768_4094602,00.html Birmingham have revealed Colin Doyle has undergone minor knee surgery - meaning he will be sidelined for around two weeks. Teamtalk Teamtalk Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:46:05 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324466 http://www.birminghamcity-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=405665 Alex McLeish has missed out on being named as the Championship manager of the month for August with the award going to Mick McCarthy of Wolves. Singing The Blues Singing The Blues Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:31:05 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324313 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/04/david-gold-we-were-right-not-to-go-mad-97319-21672815/ IT WAS common sense not to splash the cash just before the end of the transfer window, according to David Gold. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:16:02 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.324021 http://www.sundaymercury.net/midlands-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/04/former-birmingham-city-striker-emile-heskey-is-back-in-the-england-pecking-order-66331-21672479/ Former Birmingham City striker Emile Heskey insists he never gave up hope of playing for England under Fabio Capello. Sunday Mercury Sunday Mercury Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:31:08 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323996 http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1768_4091392,00.html Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has defended the decision to sell Sone Aluko to Aberdeen, claiming the forward had not done enough to earn a stay. Teamtalk Teamtalk Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:16:06 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323617 http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,16368,1768_4090629,00.html Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan insists the club kept their promise to the Blues fans during the summer transfer window. Teamtalk Teamtalk Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:01:12 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323415 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11694_4090814,00.html David Sullivan has admitted Birmingham may look to further strengthen the squad with loan deals. Sky Sports Sky Sports Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:01:04 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323414 http://www.birminghamcity-mad.co.uk/news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=405557 David Sullivan has revealed that Blues had come close to completing the signing of Celtic defender Bobo Balde Singing The Blues Singing The Blues Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:31:03 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323358 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11694_4090394,00.html Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan claims the club have not given up in their pursuit of Bobo Balde. Sky Sports Sky Sports Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:31:04 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323238 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/03/david-sullivan-birmingham-city-board-was-true-to-its-word-97319-21666124/ BLUES’ lack of incoming activity on transfer deadline day does not signal the end of the world, the board have stressed. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323149 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/03/birmingham-city-still-have-hopes-for-bobo-balde-move-97319-21666117/ BOBO Balde could still end up a Birmingham City player, David Sullivan admitted today. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:31:01 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.323150 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/birmingham-city/2008/09/02/video-robinho-dimitar-berbatov-football-spy-rounds-up-all-the-deadline-day-transfer-stories-115875-20721224/ Darren Lewis takes you through all the key last minute transfer deals. The Mirror The Mirror Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:31:11 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.322972 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/02/alex-mcleish-still-on-the-prowl-for-loan-signings-97319-21656367/ BIRMINGHAM City kept their powder dry on transfer deadline day – but remain in the market for loan signings. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:31:02 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.322522 http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/birmingham-city-fc/birmingham-city-fc-news/2008/09/02/garry-o-connor-pulls-out-of-scotland-squad-97319-21656267/ GARRY O’Connor has had to withdraw from the Scotland squad due to injury. Birmingham Mail Birmingham Mail Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:31:02 +0100 com.smallheathalliance.news.322523