Monthly Archives: December 2011

No Joy with Formation Change

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Tired & Weary

Birmingham City adopted a 4-5-1 formation at Selhurst Park last night, but Chris Hughton’s team were beaten by a Kagisho Dikgacoi header in the 84th minute. The Blues boss switched tactics in the hope of upsetting a Palace side that … Read More…

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Blues 1 NK Maribor 0 – Tired & Weary Top Trump Cards Updated

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Tired & Weary

Birmingham City beat NK Maribor 1-0 last night at St Andrew’s through an Adam Rooney goal. But it wasn’t enough for Chris Hughton’s men as SC Braga failed to beat Club Brugge in the corresponding Group H tie, meaning that … Read More…

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Mutch More for Blues?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Tired & Weary

Birmingham City welcome Jordan Mutch back into the fold for their decisive Europa League, Group H tie at home to NK Maribor tomorrow evening. The talented midfielder has been out of action since August after breaking his ankle, but after … Read More…

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Staying Positive

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Tired & Weary

Chris Burke has insisted that Birmingham City will go into tomorrow night’s Europa League game against NK Maribor with a positive attitude, even though a win may not be enough to seal a place in the final 32 of the competition. … Read More…

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The Robin Returns

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Tired & Weary

Birmingham City’s England Under-21 international goalkeeper, Jack Butland has returned to Blues after a very rewarding spell on loan to Mark Yates’ Cheltenham Town. The 18-year-old shot stopper played 11 times for the Robins, who are now just 4 points … Read More…