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Double disappointment for Panthers

BIRMINGHAM Panthers fell to successive defeats over the weekend as the BBL Championship winners and play-off places were confirmed. Read

Martin Taylor

I've got over the Eduardo shock, says Birmingham City's Martin Taylor

BLUES defender Martin Taylor has insisted he has no psychological hangover from the Eduardo tackle and subsequent furore. Read

Martin Taylor

Martin Taylor - Birmingham City support was magnificent

MARTIN Taylor was welcomed on the pitch by the whole of the away contingent in the North Stand at Wigan Athletic defiantly chanting his name. Read

Sebastian Larsson: We'll take rap for no-show

SEBASTIAN Larsson today admitted Birmingham City weren't up to scratch at Wigan and had to take collective responsibility to put things right. Read

Alex McLeish: Birmingham City were second best against Wigan

ALEX McLeish accepted Blues were second best in yet another crunch clash against a bottom-eight side. Read

Referees now likely to see red quicker, says Steve Bruce

STEVE Bruce felt the 'Martin Taylor tackle' has changed the way referees view full-bloodied challenges. Read

Martin Taylor shrugs off the barbs

MARTIN Taylor today revealed he just has to accept seeing and hearing his name dragged up again and again whenever there is a bad tackle. Read

Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce aims another blow at Birmingham City board

STEVE Bruce has taken another swipe at Birmingham City's directors. Read

David Sullivan hurt by Steve Bruce outburst

DAVID Sullivan today said he was 'deeply saddened and hurt' by Steve Bruce's outburst. Read

Alex McLeish is prepared to switch Stephen Kelly

ALEX McLeish said he would not be wary of moving Stephen Kelly across from right-back to centre-half against Wigan Athletic. Read

Lekan Popoola shocked to be named Birmingham Panthers captain

NEW captain Lekan Popoola has admitted Birmingham Panthers' players are trying to salvage whatever they can from the wreckage of their season. Read

Alex McLeish urges Mauro Zarate to re-join Birmingham City on loan

ALEX McLeish has told Mauro Zarate that it would be in his best interests to re-join Birmingham City on loan again. Read

Birmingham City are up for the physical battle - Alex McLeish

ALEX McLeish has told his Birmingham City side to stand up and be counted in tomorrow's key fixture at Wigan Athletic. Read

Birmingham City board put greed above friendship - Steve Bruce

STEVE Bruce has admitted that he "loved Birmingham City to bits" - but his relationship with the board has fractured beyond repair. Read

Mauro Zarate's happy to be a marked man

MAURO Zarate has insisted that he is not bothered about becoming a marked man at Birmingham City. Read

Mauro Zarate could return on loan next season

MAURO Zarate has revealed that there is 'a good chance' of Birmingham City re-signing him on loan next season. Read

Gary McSheffrey rules out old pals' act

FRIENDSHIP, but not respect, will fly out of the window for 90 minutes at Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Read

Safety is in sight for Birmingham City - Mikael Forssell

MIKAEL Forssell today said he could see safety in sight for Birmingham City. Read

Garry O'Connor admits he needs a break

GARRY O'Connor has admitted his head is telling him he needs a break - but his heart won't let him slacken off. Read

I can't wait to take three points off Steve Bruce - Garry O'Connor

GARRY O'Connor today told Steve Bruce that Birmingham City were looking forward to renewing old acquaintances on Saturday - but were more focused on coming away with three points. 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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