Players

The Nicolai Problem

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

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Since signing from Randers for a reported GBP400,000, Nicolai Brock-Madsen has made five sub appearances totalling 71 minutes match time; all of which (bar his debut against Gillingham) have come when Birmingham City have been losing. Having signed on a four-year deal for what is in Blues’ terms a significant chunk of cash – what’s happened?

Tags: Nicolai Brock-Madsen

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The Return of Mitch Hancox?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

Mitch Hancox scored the first professional goal of his career at the weekend, striking a sweet volley to help Crawley Town to a 3-2 win over Leyton Orient. It was the 21-year-old left-back’s third appearance for the Red Devils in his emergency loan period.

Tags: Mitchell Hancox

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Reece Brown Scores for England u20s

Wednesday, October 7th, 2015

Reece Brown scored today for the England u20 side as they beat Holland 3-1 in the four-nation Mercedes Elite Cup being played in Germany. The midfielder played 72 minutes of the match before he was brought off for Mason Holgate of Everton.

Tags: Reece Brown

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The Rise of Viv Solomon-Otabor

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

London-born winger Viv Solomon-Otabor is the latest Academy product tipped to become a first team success. Having made his debut in the Capital One Cup against Gillingham the teenager has made four appearances from the subs bench each of which showing promise.

Tags: Viv Solomon-Otabor

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Kieftenbeld Signs

Monday, July 27th, 2015

Birmingham City have today officially confirmed the signing of Maikel Kieftenbeld on a three year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Tags: David Cotterill, Maikel Kieftenbeld

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Witamy Kuszczak!

Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

Birmingham City have today completed the signing of 33-year-old Polish goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak following the end of his short-term contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kuszczak has signed a two year deal with a further year’s option.

Tags: Tomasz Kuszczak

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Viv Solomon-Otabor Called Up For Super Eagles Camp

Friday, June 5th, 2015

The official Blues website have today reported that Viv Solomon-Otabor has been called up by Nigeria for a training camp ahead of their preparations for their U23 playoff first leg against Congo in July.

Tags: Callum Reilly, Viv Solomon-Otabor

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Randolph Rejects Deal

Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

Birmingham City confirmed yesterday that goalkeeper Darren Randolph has rejected the offer of a new contract and is exercising his right to leave the club as per the Bosman ruling at the end of the season.

Tags: Darren Randolph

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Blues Sign Young Striker

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

Birmingham City snapped up their first signing of the summer in former WBA Development Squad player Alex Jones. The 20-year-old had been trialling with Blues over the last few weeks of the season and his efforts have been rewarded with a two year deal at St Andrew’s.

Tags: Alex Jones

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2015-16 Squad Analysis Part I

Monday, May 18th, 2015

With Birmingham City now having confirmed their retained and released lists for the next season I thought it would be a good time to take a first look at the squad as it stands.

Tags: Gary Rowett, The Squad

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