Match Previews
August 2, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues have had another summer of uncertainty, change and equal amounts of pessimism and optimism – well, maybe a touch more pessimism. All of the build-up has led us to this – the first game of the season as Blues take on Brentford at Griffin Park. Brentford have had a similar summer, but they’re used […]
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July 24, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues have today securing the signing of Chelsea youngster Jake Clarke-Salter, on a season-long loan deal. Clarke-Salter played against new Blues recruit Dan Crowley last season in the Dutch top-flight – and interestingly enough, the Telegraph posted an interesting interview with both players here. The Chelsea youngster followed a similar path to that of many […]
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July 16, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
We Are Birmingham believe that Blues are in advanced talks with midfielder Dan Crowley. The Coventry-born midfielder is currently based in the Netherlands, playing for Willem II, and has made 50 appearances across two seasons for the Eredivisie outfit. A product of the V*lla academy, Crowley was involved in Villa Under-19’s NextGen Series campaign victory […]
Academy
July 4, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues have today announced the, already well-known, departure of Richard Beale and arrival of Spanish coach Xavi Calm. Calm joins from sister club, UE Cornella. The 37-year-old arrives at the club, replacing long-standing Senior Professional Development Coach, Richard Beale. Beale joined Blues in 2003, assisting in the development of youngsters Jack Butland, Demarai Gray and […]
July 2, 2019 By Archived User | 3 Comments on Blues move for Pablo Marí
We Are Birmingham can reveal that Blues are interested in bringing Spanish defender Pablo Mari to the club as a potential replacement for Michael Morrison, whose departure was announced yesterday. We believe the Spanish centre back that #BCFC are working on is Pablo Marí from Man City. — We Are Birmingham (@WeAreBirmingham) July 2, 2019 […]
July 1, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Che Adams has today completed his move to Southampton after Blues accepted a £15m bid (which may rise to £20m with add-ons) from Southampton for Che Adams. Whilst the fee may disappoint some fans, it seems that this is the going rate for high-end Championship strikers, as similar fees were paid for Britt Assombalonga and […]
July 1, 2019 By Archived User | 3 Comments on Morrison departs Blues
As revealed by We Are Birmingham earlier, Blues have this afternoon confirmed that they have been unable to agree a deal with skipper Michael Morrison. The defender will now depart the club as a free-agent, following the expiry of his contract yesterday. The Suffolk-born centre-back joined the club on 31 October 2014, on a two-month […]
June 29, 2019 By Archived User | 3 Comments on Southampton to sign Adams
Blues have today agreed a deal to sell Che Adams to Southampton, for an initial fee of £15 million. We Are Birmingham understand, that with add ons, there is potential for this deal to reach close to £20m, whilst there is also a significant sell on clause included in the agreement. Blues fans will undoubtedly […]
June 27, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
The club has today announced the triple contract extensions of goalkeepers Adam Siviter and Michael Luyambula, as well as Irish defender Joe Redmond. Whilst both shot-stoppers have extended their deals until the end of the 2019/2020 season, Redmond has signed for another two years at the club. Luyambula enjoyed a positive first half of the […]
March 22, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
After breaching the EFL’s profitability and sustainability rules and exceeding losses of £39 million, Birmingham City have been deducted nine points. The English Football League appointed a panel to determine Blues’ fate. It is now understood that the club will be able to strengthen the squad in the summer without the hindrance of an embargo, although full […]
March 13, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
After a day of madness and disappointment on Sunday, Blues look to bounce back and right the wrongs of the Villa match as they welcome Millwall to St. Andrew’s. Build Up Two poor showings have left Monk’s Blues five points adrift of the play-off places, and a win is imperative if they are to finish […]
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March 8, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
It’s finally upon us, Bluenoses. The most highly anticipated second-city derby since the League Cup fixture in 2011. Blues haven’t beaten the second most successful club in Birmingham this century in 14 league games – it’s time for that dire streak to be put to the sword. Build Up The 130th second-city derby promises to […]
March 1, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues travel to the KCOM coming off the back of an impressive 3-2 at Bristol City on Tuesday. A win could see Blues move into the play-off places if results go their way. Nigel Adkins’ tigers are three point behind Blues going into the game. Build Up The KCOM hasn’t been a happy hunting ground […]
February 26, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues travel to Ashton Gate knowing that a win will leave them just three points behind the hosts who currently occupy sixth spot. Build Up Bristol City have been in fine form of late. Lee Johnson’s men have won seven out of their last eight league games. This form has seen The Robins rocket up […]
February 12, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues host 23rd placed Bolton Wanderers tonight, as they look to secure their third win on the bounce. Not many would have predicted the events that unfolded at Loftus Road on Saturday, let’s hope this one is less dramatic and more straight forward for Monk’s men. Build Up After picking up their first win since […]
February 9, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues travel to West London in search of their first win at Loftus Road since 2006. The last time Monk’s men found themselves at Lofts Road was the penultimate game of last season. Blues were beaten 3-1 despite Che Adams giving Blues an early lead, a win that day would have secured survival, but Blues […]
February 2, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues defeated Nottingham Forest by two goals to nil at St Andrews thanks to a magical goal by Jota and a late penalty from Che Adams. Blues put in a fantastic performance and deservedly came away with all three points against a lacklustre Forest side Garry Monk made two changes to the side that drew […]
Blues welcome Nottingham Forest to St. Andrews today, off the back of a gut -wrenching, yet highly admirable point at Swansea on Tuesday evening. Blues’ last win came at home on Boxing Day, and three points is definitely needed to keep any play-off chances in question. Forest find themselves two points above Monk’s men, so […]
Weekly Blues
January 31, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
I’ve decided to break away from my usual weekly round up today, and have a natter about the season so far and how it could have been. There is no doubt that with his hands tied behind his back, Garry Monk has done a marvellous job. However, after a last gasp equaliser Tuesday evening in […]
January 30, 2019 By Archived User | 2 Comments on The Stockdale Saga
The clouds over David Stockdale’s Birmingham City career remain unclear, and there are multiple developments that have taken place recently. There have been offers on the table for Stockdale. An inside source told We Are Birmingham, however, that Blues are insisting the offers they have received are not acceptable. At the end of last season, […]
January 29, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Birmingham travelled to South Wales to face an in-form Swansea side. Graham Potter’s side, unbeaten in six, came into the game on the back of a 4-1 win at home to Gillingham in the Fourth Round of the Fa cup. Meanwhile Blues were looking for their first win since the Boxing Day victory over Stoke […]
The Buildup Blues travel to Swansea for the first time in 11 years this evening, with Monk hoping that his return to the Swans will end in with a positive result. Monk’s Blues are without a win in five, but victory tonight could see Blues go as high as ninth and on to 42 points. […]
January 25, 2019 By Archived User | 4 Comments on EXCLUSIVE: Blues Reject Adams Bids
We Are Birmingham understand that Blues have rejected two substantial bids, both from Premier League clubs, for striker Che Adams. With 14 league goals so far this campaign, Adams is in the form of his life and this hasn’t gone unnoticed. A whole host of Premier League clubs have been linked with Blues’ main man. Garry […]
January 24, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Excitement was building ahead of Garry Monk’s pre-Norwich press conference. Rumours had been floating around since the dawn of 2019 that Blues were looking at Anya or Marshall, the latter deciding he fancied a run around on Bermondsey, nought as strange as folk. So when Garry said the Blues were “down the line“ with a […]