Birmingham Mail - Sport

A lot of positives for Villa in defeat Apr 07 2009

VILLA can take plenty of positives from their heart-breaking defeat at Manchester United – not least the performance of Nicky Shorey.Read

Doomed Baggies just a soft touch Apr 07 2009

IT doesn’t give me any pleasure joining the vultures circling around West Brom and Tony Mowbray at the moment, but I’m afraid they are now doomed.Read

Hit Zaki where it hurts – his wallet Apr 07 2009

THERE’S only one way to deal with Amr Zaki after he walked like an Egyptian and went awol from Wigan.Read

England expecting the Rooney magic Mar 31 2009

WAYNE Rooney is goalscoring, match-winning proof that fire in your belly can be an advantage rather than a drawback if it is accompanied by magic in your boots.Read

I’m star struck Mar 31 2009

I FELT like a Hollywood movie star when someone told me I’d been nominated for a place on Birmingham’s Walk of Fame.Read

Villa should not fear trip to Old Trafford Mar 31 2009

NEVER mind all the doom and gloom, Villa should look at the positives ahead of Sunday’s daunting trip to Old Trafford.Read

Only Blues can keep Wolves from door Mar 31 2009

THERE will be nothing to keep the Wolves from the Premier League door if Alex McLeish’s promotion-chasers fail against Mick McCarthy’s Championship leaders next Monday.Read

Fans were harsh to turn on Gabby Mar 17 2009

HEARING the Holte End chanting your name at the top of their voices is one the best feelings in the world and I should know because they still do it 50 times during Villa home games.Read

Watch out, Villa Mar 17 2009

MARK my words, Manchester United will still win the Premier League title – even after their uncharacteristic wobble again Liverpool.Read

Paul was wrong to go public Mar 17 2009

ALBION’S Paul Robinson is clearly upset by the lack of passion that some of his team-mates are showing during their survival battle.Read

Aston Villa needed Dubai break says Paul McGrath Mar 10 2009

MARTIN O’Neill should use Aston Villa’s get-away for his players to share a few home truths.Read

Aston Villa legend is baffled by Birmingham City's Karren Brady Mar 10 2009

ON the occasions I have met Karren Brady she has always struck me as a very intelligent girl with a genuine passion and understanding of football.Read

Karren has made it harder for McLeish Mar 10 2009

ON the occasions I have met Karren Brady she has always struck me as a very intelligent girl with a genuine passion and understanding of football.Read

Back to basics, Tony ... in the old Mowbray mould! Mar 10 2009

TONY Mowbray was such an uncompromising centre-half that I’m amazed he still hasn’t managed to get his Albion defence playing the way he did.Read

Dubai break a chance to clear the air Mar 10 2009

MARTIN O’Neill should use Aston Villa’s get-away for his players to share a few home truths.Read

Two down, three to go for 5-star Fergie Mar 03 2009

A FIVE-star season for Manchester United would be a fitting finale for Sir Alex Ferguson.Read

Euro surrender was a mistake Mar 03 2009

MARTIN O’Neill has made a mockery of a competition which still holds special memories for myself and thousands of Villa fans.Read

Bring on the half-time cheerleaders Mar 03 2009

IN my opinion there’s only one way FIFA’s ludicrous suggestion about extending the half-time interval could have worked – getting pom-pom girls into the changing rooms to give massages!Read

Villa paying the price for not splashing cash Feb 24 2009

ALTHOUGH I thought Chelsea were deserved winners on Saturday, the result doesn’t now mean that Villa aren’t worthy occupants of a top four place.Read

Irish cream are forced to cross water Feb 24 2009

I WAS interested to read the thoughts of Blues midfielder Keith Fahey on the current state of the League of Ireland in the Sports Argus on Saturday.Read

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