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Andros Townsend

The Left Back Conundrum

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With David Murphy receiving a red card for two bookable offences on Tuesday night, Blues are once again going to have to solve a conundrum as to who to play there. As the red card was for two yellows it can’t be appealed even if Blues had wanted to do so, and as such Birmingham have four fit first team defenders currently for the Cardiff game on Sunday – Peter Ramage, Curtis Davies, Steven Caldwell and Pablo Ibanez. Which way do they go?

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Another Step To Promotion? Portsmouth Preview

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It’s off to Fratton today for Blues as they take on Portsmouth, looking to continue the fine form which saw Birmingham knock over Middlesbrough at the weekend.

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Sky High Blues? Coventry Preview

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It’s a short journey down the M6 for Blues this weekend for the away trip to local rivals Coventry City, in the Championship early kick off of the day. With the cup competitions now done for Blues this year, it’s all about the league – can Blues re-start their bid for promotion with a win over the Sky Blues?

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In for a Hiding? Chelsea FA Cup Replay Preview

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After Saturday’s disappointing draw with Derby County, Birmingham City have to raise their game for the visit of a Chelsea side that is in turmoil and maybe ready to show the world that the sacking of Villas-Boas was the right move by Abramovich.

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Rammed by a Ref; reflections on the Derby game

Here are my reflections on the match against Derby County at St Andrews:

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End of a Run – Forest match report

Here are my reflections on the match against Nottingham Forest at St Andrews:

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Tricky Match for the Tricky Trees? Forest preview

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Today sees the visit of Steve Cotterill’s relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest to St Andrews as Blues look to extend their unbeaten run to sixteen matches in all competitions.

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New Boys

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As the Guinness ad used to say, “the best things come to those that wait”. One signing in yesterday, one due to come in today (Andros Townsend), and still the potential to sign Caleb Folan next week. After a few weeks of the squad looking scarily thin, it really does seem Hughton has pulled some rabbits out of the hat and made on the face of it a couple of very good signings.

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