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Blues concentrate on Cahill as Samaras talks end

BIRMINGHAM City FC boss Alex McLeish today drew a line under his move for Manchester City striker Georgios Samaras, but talks to net Gary Cahill are far from over. Read

Blues legends - Peter Murphy

PETER 'Spud' Murphy was an energetic inside-forward for Birmingham City FC who possessed an amazing shot from distance. Read

Blues legends - Mikael Forssell

THE refrain of 'feed the Forss and he will score' was a familiar one when the Finnish striker created a huge impression during his debut season with Birmingham City FC. Read

Blues legends - Martin Grainger

THEY don't make them like Martin Grainger any more. That was the gist of Steve Bruce's tribute when the Birmingham City FC left-back was forced to retire, due to a knee injury, aged 32. Read

Blues legends - Christophe Dugarry

THE first World Cup winner ever to play for Birmingham City, French ace Christophe Dugarry gained iconic status at St Andrew's. Read

Blues legends - Jeff Hall

A CLASSY, consistent right-back, Birmingham City FC's Jeff Hall was tragically cut down in his prime at the age of 29 due to polio. Read

Blues legends - Gil Merrick

ONE of the best goalkeepers in the land during the 1950s, England international Gil Merrick was a true Birmingham City legend. Read

Blues legends - Garry Pendrey

REDOUBTABLE Birmingham City FC legend, Garry Pendrey made history in 1969 when he became the club's youngest ever captain, aged 20 years and six months. Read

Blues legends - Darren Carter

ALTHOUGH Darren Carter didn't stay long at Blues in comparative terms, there is no doubt his name went down in Birmingham City FC history. Read

Blues legends - Robert Hopkins

A REAL cult hero of the Tilton and Kop, Robert 'Hoppy' Hopkins is Birmingham City FC through and through. Read

Blues legends - Ken Green

A DURABLE full-back who went by the nickname 'Slasher', Birmingham City FC's Ken Green was a tough tackler without ever being reckless. Read

Alex McLeish - Blues need to keep quality players

OLIVIER Kapo is not for sale, and only an 'exceptional' bid would tempt Birmingham City FC manager Alex McLeish. Read

Blues legends - Bob Hatton

OFTEN unsung but highly effective, striker Bob Hatton averaged a goal every three games for Birmingham City FC. Read

Kapo: My future is with Blues

OLIVIER Kapo today stressed that he was at Birmingham City FC for the duration and not looking to leave during the transfer window. Read

Cahill and Ridgewell would be great, says McLeish

GARY Cahill and Liam Ridgewell would make a perfect pair for Birmingham City FC, Alex McLeish has admitted. Read

Blues rattled Chelsea, says Alex McLeish

ALEX McLeish said Birmingham City FC rattled Chelsea and didn't get their just rewards. Read

Missed Chelsea chance gives Seb' the Blues

SEBASTIAN Larsson ruefully reflected on the chance for Birmingham City FC against Chelsea that went begging. Read

Panthers made to fight for win

PANTHERS ended their 12-game losing streak with a gutsy victory over a similarly under-strength side. Read

Blues legends - Trevor Francis

CONSIDERED the greatest Blues player of all time, Trevor Francis was a superbly gifted forward blessed with great pace, fine dribbling ability, sublime movement and an eye for goal. Read

Blues legends - Malcolm Page

A TRUE team player in every sense of the word, Malcolm Page was one of the most reliable and admired Birmingham City FC footballers. Read

Author Profile

Colin Tattum is chief sports writer of the Birmingham Mail. He is the Birmingham City correspondent and a respected football analyst with a wealth of reporting experience, having joined the newspaper as one of its youngest ever trainees straight from school.

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