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Nafti has vital role to play for Birmingham

MEHDI Nafti has been an unsung hero for Birmingham City this season. Read

Aston Villa's strengths are well known - Atkins

ASTON Villa's modus operandi is not hard to fathom under Martin O'Neill, claimed Ian Atkins. Read

Blues legend Francis believes courage will decide derby winner

TREVOR Francis is heartened by what he sees in Steve Bruce's new Blues. Read

Atkins backs Liam Ridgewell to stand firm

LIAM Ridgewell has been backed to cope with whatever flak comes his way at St Andrew's. Read

Villa duo pose derby danger to Blues - Francis

VILLA captain Gareth Barry has been instrumental for them this season - and Trevor Francis reckons if John Carew is also involved, that could spell danger for Blues tomorrow. Read

Front role brings the best out of Kapo

IAN Atkins said that Olivier Kapo's front role does bring out the best in him. Read

Wilson sets targets play-off for Panthers

HERMAN Wilson today outlined Birmingham Panthers' minimum target of play-off qualification. Read

Taylor urges Birmingham to get back on track

IT'S another 'must-win' fixture for Birmingham City on Sunday - and not just because Aston Villa roll up at St Andrew's. Read

We still feel derby defeat pain - Bruce

BIRMINGHAM City boss Steve Bruce today admitted that the pain of Blues last two derby games against Villa remained. Read

Birmingham formation decision for boss

FORMATION, formation, formation - it's a recurring theme that Steve Bruce is well aware keeps being discussed after every defeat. Read

Derby experience isn't vital - Bruce

EXPERIENCE of Second City derbies is useful, but not essential, said Birmingham boss Steve Bruce. Read

Bruce: Blues players must enjoy Brum derby

STEVE Bruce today told his Birmingham City players that the Villa derby was a game to cherish - and a pleasing change to the 'torture' of last season in the Championship. Read

Johnson hits the comeback trail at Blues

BIRMINGHAM City's Damien Johnson is on the mend again. Read

Palacios desperate for derby outing

WILSON Palacios has told Steve Bruce he is prepared to play in Sunday's derby against Villa at St Andrew's. Read

Kapo is key for Birmingham in derby clash - Clemence

OLIVIER Kapo will have to be respected by Villa, says Stephen Clemence. Read

Birmingham derby double was so sweet - Clemence

STEPHEN Clemence will never forget Blues' '5-0' derby double that topped-off a successful first ever Premier League season. Read

Bruce: Why I left Queudrue out

STEVE Bruce today explained why he axed Franck Queudrue from the team altogether at Everton. Read

Birmingham duo keeping tabs on Aluko

SONE Aluko will be watched by Eric Black and Keith Bertschin as he attempts to make a name for himself on the European stage tonight. Read

Clemence warns Birmingham of Villa's pace

STEPHEN Clemence believes Birmingham City face a tough but not impossible task in Sunday's derby. Read

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David Gold: General Krulak did not apologise

GENERAL Charles Krulak did not apologise to David Gold over the 'pig in mud' affair, according to the Birmingham City chairman. 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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