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Hayden Mullins

Long Term Contracts Equal Short Term Suicide

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It emerged yesterday that the former Fulham, Portsmouth and West Ham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop is training with Blues with a view to being signed. Whilst there is certainly nothing to suggest that Blues are going to sign the Senegalese player nicknamed “the Wardrobe” I’m of the opinion that even looking at him shows just […]

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Abject

I will admit as I write this that I am shell-shocked. I can’t remember a home performance as bad as that since the infamous seven-nil to Liverpool in the cup under Steve Bruce. I actually don’t think I can pick a word to describe just how bad it was.

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Taking on the Tykes – Barnsley Preview

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Today sees Keith Hill’s Barnsley side come to St Andrews to take on a Blues side who have taken seven points from their last three games. It’s almost a year to the day since the corresponding fixture last year which saw Jacob Butterfield score a 30 yarder in controversial circumstances after a foul on David Murphy to put the Tykes in front before Chris Burke equalised late on for the Blues.

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Another Poor Performance Sees Blues Out Of The Capital One Cup

Here are my reflections on the Capital One Cup game between Coventry City and Blues.

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Stung By The Hornets – Blues v Watford Match Reflections

Here are my reflections on the game between Blues and Watford at Vicarage Road – albeit from the position of an armchair fan watching on Sky.

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The Loan Rangers – Watford v Blues Match Preview

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Birmingham City take on Gianfranco Zola’s Watford side at Vicarage Road in the televised Championship clash of the day. Lee Clark will be hoping for his first league win as Blues manager whilst Watford will be looking for their first home league win under Zola.

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A Positive Start Against The Addicks? Blues v Charlton Match Preview

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The Championship season starts today with the visit of Charlton Athletic to St Andrews. The Addicks, who won League One haven’t played in the second tier for three years and will be looking to make an immediate impression on their return. Blues, who thrashed Barnet 5-1 in the Cup in midweek will be looking to make it two wins in two at home as they start their quest for promotion to the top flight.

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Right Back To The Drawing Board?

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There was an interesting thread on smallheathalliance.com concerning the issue Blues have surrounding the right-slot. With Stephen Carr not likely to make the game, Jonathan Spector out for a while yet and now Will Packwood having picked up an injury which way do Blues go?

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Busy Bees Downed by Second Half Salvo – Capital One Cup Match Reflections

Here are my reflections on the Capital One cup 1st round game against Barnet at St Andrews:

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Getting Busy With The Bees – Capital One Cup 1st Rd v Barnet Preview

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Today sees the first competitive match of the 2012/3 season with the visit of Barnet FC in the Capital One Cup 1st round. It’s the first competitive meeting between the two clubs in their respective histories and potentially the first step to a Wembley appearance.

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