Brian Halford - Birmingham Mail

West Brom News: West Brom special feature: Historic trip to the Orient for the Baggies

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:01:00 GMT

FRIENDSHIP and goodwill – that’s what West Bromwich Albion’s tour to China in May 1978 was all about. Extending a warm hand. Building bridges.

West Brom News: When the Black Country rivals Wolves and West Bromwich Albion ruled English football

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

“WITH Wolverhampton Wanderers, the League champions, and West Bromwich Albion, the cup holders, vying with each other for the First Division leadership, there is bound to be a big gate at Molineux.”

Birmingham City News: Birmingham City: Paul Hart has fond memories of short time at Blues

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

WHEN you consider that Paul Hart’s playing career consisted of 567 senior games for eight clubs over 18 seasons, but just 38 minutes for Birmingham City, you might think the former central defender can barely recall his sliver of Blues action.

Aston Villa FC news: Aston Villa: How youth academies are replacing school football

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:20:00 GMT

In the second part of his look at Aston Villa’s impressive academy set-up, Brian Halford finds out the biggest obstacle to discovering and developing fresh footballing talent.

Walsall FC News: Walsall legend Jimmy Walker talks to the Birmingham Mail about his career so far

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:58:00 GMT

AS a player, Barry Walker did not leave much of an impression on senior football.

Wolves FC News: Flashback: January 17, 1996 - Wolves 2 Blues 1

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

WHEN Wolves and Blues were paired in the third round at St Andrew’s in 1996, Mark McGhee’s side were firmly second favourites.

Wolves FC News: Birmingham City v Wolves cup clashes over the years

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

WHEN it comes to Wolves’ FA Cup heroes, Albert Fletcher (signed from Willenhall Pickwick for a gold sovereign in 1887) and Andy Keogh (signed from Scunthorpe United for £600,000 in 2007) are rarely mentioned – but they were the stars of wins over Blues in the clubs’ first and, until tomorrow, most recent cup clashes.

Walsall FC News: Walsall FC special report: Where now for the Saddlers?

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:02:00 GMT

SIMON Cox says his future will soon be resolved with talks planned with both Albion boss Roy Hodgson and his family over the next fortnight – as the club prepare for the worst over Chris Brunt’s injury.

Walsall FC News: Walsall 0 Rochdale 0 - Smith happy with home showing

Birmingham Mail — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:39:00 GMT

DEAN Smith expressed satisfaction with a four-point haul from two festive home games after his Walsall side fought out a goalless draw with Rochdale.

Warwickshire CCC: Warwickshire Cricket Club: Steffan Piolet admits looking around before signing new Bears deal

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:19:00 GMT

STEFFAN Piolet admits he did “have a look round” before signing a new two-year contract with Warwickshire this autumn.

Birmingham News: Special Feature: Remembering the role William McGregor had on creating the football world we know today

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:03:00 GMT

OVER the years, it could be argued, Birmingham has often been too modest about its achievements.

Walsall FC News: Walsall grab point at Chesterfield - but have side forgotten how to win?

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:05:00 GMT

WALSALL returned from Chesterfield with their fourth draw in five league games but the concern for their impressively noisy and supportive travelling fans is that their side has forgotten how to win.

Birmingham City News: Birmingham City: Colin Calderwood focuses on long term success at Blues

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:21:00 GMT

ASSISTANT Birmingham City manager Colin Calderwood insists he is with Blues for the long haul after linking up with Chris Hughton for the third time.

Birmingham City News: Birmingham City: Squad has appetite to snatch victory at Hull

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:05:00 GMT

Birmingham City players know they must step up their game away to Hull tonight – and they are in the mood to do exactly that, believes assistant boss Colin Calderwood.

Walsall FC News: Walsall motivated by hopes of lucrative FA Cup third round tie

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:46:00 GMT

WALSALL’S last hope of cup glory and a big payday or two this season will be on the line when they visit League Two strugglers Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup on Saturday.

Warwickshire CCC: Warwickshire skipper Jim Troughton promises better one-day performances

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:35:00 GMT

JIM Troughton admits Warwickshire need to radically improve again in one-day cricket next year – and he insists they won’t "make the same mistake" as they did last season.

Warwickshire CCC: Crowther Charlesworth - one of Warwickshire's most popular cricketing heroes

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:17:00 GMT

When Warwickshire played the Australians at Edgbastion in 1919, the term “absent hurt” next to Crowther Charlesworth’s name on the scorecard harboured a different, perhaps unique, explanation.

Walsall FC News: Walsall FC: Dean Smith proud of players after Stevenage point

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:15:00 GMT

DEAN Smith was justifiably proud of his Walsall team after they emerged from one of the most hostile venues in League One with a fully-deserved point.

Walsall FC News: Walsall boss admits Saddlers are in a relegation battle

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:27:00 GMT

WALSALL manager Dean Smith has admitted his team are in a relegation scrap already after Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to struggling Exeter City left them just four points off the foot of the League One table.

Birmingham City News: Birmingham City archives: Rennie riles Fry in day of high drama

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT

On Saturday, Brighton will pay their first league visit to St Andrew’s since April 1995. It has been a while – but that last game, a typically chaotic instalment of Blues’ charge to promotion under Barry Fry, still lingers in the memory. BRIAN HALFORD reports.