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September 13, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues took down Stoke at St. Andrews last time out with wunderkind Jude Bellingham bagging his first Blues goal to win it. It was an uninspiring victory, but a victory nonetheless – and realistically, Blues fans should be pretty used to uninspiring by now. There were flashes of what Blues fans want to see – […]
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August 30, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Just a few years ago, Stoke were a Premier League side – but now, they find themselves at the foot of the Championship table. Blues, on the other hand, sit in mid-table, despite a whole lot of doom and gloom. Some extremely poor away results have clouded an otherwise decent start from Pep Clotet, and […]
August 25, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Following the chaos of Blues’ summer, sitting pretty on seven points from four games wasn’t the expected result. However, that is where Pep Clotet has led Blues so far after an impressive win against Barnsley – okay, only Barnsley, but Blues restricted them to basically nothing in front of goal. New boy Alvaro Gimenez chipped […]
August 20, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues went away to Forest and were handed their first defeat of the season, and it wasn’t a pretty one. Joe Lolley continued his obscene scoring spree against Blues and former Blues target Lewis Grabban also bagged in a 0-3 loss – but there is little time to mull over defeats and instead move onto […]
August 16, 2019 By Archived User | 1 Comment on Blues in for tough Forest test
Unbeaten Blues head away to Nottingham Forest for another tough fixture at the start of this 2019/20 season. With four points under their belt after two difficult looking fixtures, Blues fans are optimistic about the season and another point or three in Nottingham would establish a great start. Forest, on the other hand, have one […]
August 9, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues open up their home campaign with a tough task, taking on Bristol City in the unofficial derby for the BCFC hashtag. Though Blues had an uneventful deadline day, sometimes nothing is better than something. Fan favourite Marlon Pack left to leave a bittersweet taste in Bristol City fans’ mouths. That said, Bristol City did […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
January 29, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
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 18, 2019 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Blues travel to the high-flying Canaries this evening, having failed to win any of their last four outings in all competitions. The clash will be shown live on Sky Sports from 7:30pm, and Monk will be looking for a positive response after the narrow defeat at the hands of Middlesbrough last Saturday. Form Daniel Farke’s […]
November 10, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Following Blues’ unbeaten run coming to an end last weekend at the hands of Derby, Garry Monk’s side have the opportunity to bounce back against second-bottom Hull City. Build Up The unbeaten run was going to end eventually, but a tame second half performance after going a goal up isn’t the best way for the […]
November 2, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
From bottom half of the Championship to being on the brink off the play-offs, Blues travel to Pride Park to face an in-form Derby side under their new manager, Frank Lampard. Build Up Four wins on the bounce and now 11 unbeaten, Blues are looking like the side Monk aimed for us to be at […]
October 20, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Heading back into league action from the international break, Blues find themselves coming up against former manager and fans favourite, Gary Rowett. Build Up The international break didn’t come at the best time for Blues, with a dominant 3-1 victory over Rotherham and having to wait two weeks before the following fixture against Stoke. Either […]
October 6, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Following a somewhat controversial draw at Griffin Park on Tuesday, Blues host Rotherham who have surprised many with their performances so far this season. Build Up Unsurprisingly, Kieftenbeld’s ban after his red card against Brentford has been overturned and he is now available for selection for tomorrow’s game. On the other hand, Monk will be […]
October 2, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Heading into this week’s mid-week game, Blues still have momentum despite going 2-0 down at half-time to Ipswich. Blues will need to be at their best at Griffin Park to get a result, even with the home side being out of form. Build Up Any Blues side of the last two years would have collapsed […]
September 29, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Finally. A win is on the board and a huge weight has been lifted off Monk’s shoulders. Beating an unbeaten side away from home is sure to create some momentum, which Blues will look to exploit at home to winless Ipswich. Build Up After the goalless draw at home to QPR back at the start […]
September 22, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Another two games have gone by and another two draws are on the board. More dominant performances have built up optimism among Blues fans, but we are still waiting for the three points to come. Up next, away to top of the table Leeds United. Build Up Blues should’ve beaten West Brom, Sheffield United, Nottingham […]
September 13, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
Derbies are always important for both sets of fans, however this match also has a more important cause. The Geoff Horsfield Foundation has been working tirelessly, with the help of Blues players and staff, to help the homeless in Birmingham. The club and the foundation are asking fans to donate toiletries at Friday’s game in […]
August 31, 2018 By Archived User | Leave a Comment
More frustration came the Blues fans way following last week’s 2-2 draw away to Forest. Many would have taken the point beforehand but a dominant Blues found themselves 2-0 up and basically threw away a well-earned lead. Build Up The familiar situation Blues fans find themselves in now is that we are often leaving games […]
August 25, 2018 By Chris Goulding | Leave a Comment
After yet another frustrating game with plenty of the ball and plenty of shots on goal yet nothing to show for it, Blues now travel to the City Ground to face a rebuilt Forest side who have drawn three of their opening four league games. Build Up Once again we go in to a game […]