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That Was The Season That Was – Part I

This week I’m devoting to looking back at last season – the highs and lows, the good and the bad. Part I starts with June, July and August.

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Posted in Birmingham City, Season 2011/12 Review | 12 Comments »

The Contract Situation

Whilst player contracts pretty much always finish at the end of June, football clubs have to notify players by the third Sunday in May whether then intend to retain them with a new deal or not. As that date is this weekend, I thought it might be pertinent to take a look at the contract situation at Blues.

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The End of the Road?

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Normally when I when I write these previews I look at statistical sequences, injuries and what-not and write a factual piece. However, we already know a bit about Blackpool – we’ve played them three times this season, including on Friday night – so I’m going to skip all that and tell you how I think Blues can win the tie.

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It Could Have Been Worse… Blackpool match reflections

Here are my reflections on the playoff semi final first leg between Blackpool and Blues. Please note that I watched the game via Sky Sports.

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Returning from Injury

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Blues have announced at the press conference held at the Wast Hills training ground yesterday that several players are coming into contention for places in the team after injury. It’s good news for Blues bearing in mind how stripped down the team has been at some times, but should they just be thrown back in?

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A Royally Dead Rubber? Reading Preview

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Tomorrow sees the final game of the league campaign proper and it’s Champions Reading who will be entertained at St Andrews. Blues will be looking for a win to try to secure 4th spot but will have a tough game against a team that has forgotten how to lose.

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Ipswich Preview

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Today sees Blues make the trip to Portman Road for their 58th fixture of the current campaign against Paul Jewell’s Ipswich Town. Blues need a win to further cement their place in the playoff spots whilst Ipswich are pretty much playing for pride, with neither promotion nor relegation within their reach.

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Battle of the BCFCs: Bristol City Preview

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Saturday sees Derek McInnes bring his Bristol City side to St Andrews looking to secure Championship football for the Robins next term against Blues. Chris Hughton knows that Blues are now virtually assured of a playoff place but will no doubt want to win this game to continue the fine form and momentum into the playoffs.

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Grounding the Eagles? Crystal Palace Preview

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After two wins on the bounce away from St Andrews Blues return to Birmingham looking for a third win in eight days against Dougie Freedman’s Crystal Palace.

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Blue Day for the Bluebirds? Cardiff Preview

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Tomorrow sees Malky Mackay’s Cardiff City side visit St Andrews with both teams tussling for the playoffs and both looking to bounce back from disappointing midweek results.

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