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Can Blues go one step further this time around against Premier League opposition? Contents: It’s
James McClair
February 12, 2026
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Can Blues go one step further this time around against Premier League opposition? Contents: It’s
The frustration and disappointment that Blues didn’t break into the top six play-off zone paled
Blues in search of a fourth straight St. Andrew’s win over the Baggies. Contents: It’s
Blues go fox hunting in their own backyard. Contents: As Leicester City approach the 10
Can Blues build on back-to-back away results? Contents: If any neutral football watcher had scrolled
Blues still intend to be busy in the January transfer window. Chris Davies is after
Can Blues capitalise against injury-ravaged Potters? Contents: Finally an away win. Blues have had to
Blues have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of Ibrahim Osman, of Brighton &
Blues aiming for a third away league win. Contents: This week feels a big opportunity
Blues have made Jhon Solis their second signing of the January transfer window. The powerful
Chris Davies has expressed confidence that the Blues squad will look a lot stronger by
Blues are closing in on Colombian midfielder Jhon Solis. Agreement is near for the transfer
Blues looking to build on their first away victory since October. Contents: One point, four
Just like them Blues days of old, eh? The underdog digging in for all their
Blues have completed the signing of German defender Kai Wagner. The left-back has joined from
It can’t go on like this, can it . . ? In the words of
Blues looking to complete their first league double of the season. Contents: The game with
Blues begin the second half of fixtures with a tricky Saints test. Contents: After a
Let’s take a look at those numbers: 19, 19, 17, 20, 18, 20, 17, 22.
The final new opponent of the season. Contents: For all the Birmingham City managers that
Chris Davies’ patience with the Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi is seemingly wearing thin. Whilst the
Blues looking to end 2025 travels with a victory. Contents: Last weekend threw up another
In the second part of our special feature, Martin Grainger discusses the crowning moment of
Perhaps it was deliberately pointed. Perhaps it wasn’t. Always stronger together. Always. KRO. That was
Blues won’t stand in the way of Lyndon Dykes if he wants to depart the
Blues will be seeking success at their happy place on Saturday – St. Andrew’s. Chris
Blues looking to continue their hot home streak. Contents: Welcome back Nathan Jones. Blues have
Can Blues finally secure another away victory? Contents: Loftus Road is always a funny one.
He was one of the most popular Blues players of the late 1990s to the
Fears that Blues could lose Tommy Doyle in January have been allayed. His parent club
Blues looking for a second St Mary’s triumph since 2005. Contents: Home and away form
Maintaining the Birmingham City identity is vital as far as Chris Davies is concerned. The
Hornets aiming for fourth consecutive win over Blues. Contents: Another damp squib showing on the
It was a pretty much a familiar refrain from Blues at the Hawthorns. They came
Blues go boinging in fine fettle into the Hawthorns on Wednesday for the first time
Blues looking to turn a corner on the road. Contents: Given all the furore that
You might not like it. You might not be too sure about it. You might
Blues looking to compound Canaries’ misery. Contents: ‘Norwich City can confirm that the club have
Blues can take encouragement from where they’re at, as we reach the first third of
Chris Davies reckons the turmoil into which Middlesbrough have been plunged won’t necessarily be a
Blues in search of a perfect week Contents: Heading into a game against a Middlesbrough
To quote the Carpenters, we’ve only just begun. That’s what it feels like for Blues
Can Blues hand Lions a first away defeat? Contents: When it was announced Tony Mowbray
Practice and persistence is paying off for Blues when it comes to set-pieces. Their frailties
Marvin Ducksch has the potential to become one of the Championship’s most influential attacking talents.
Chris Davies has outlined the importance of Paik Seung-ho to the Blues side. The Blues
It’s going to be iconic, it’s going to be bold, it’s going to reflect who
Can Blues extend strong Ashton Gate record? Contents: And breathe. Phew. That was a massive
The Sports Quarter and stadium that isn’t going to be built (copyright: T Wagner) has
Blues head to Deepdale on Tuesday evening desperately seeking an upturn in fortune. Preston North
Chris Davies is expecting a tight knit affair in the Championship all season long. The
Tom Wagner gave a dressing room pep talk after Blues last match. The Blues chairman
Blues ended their away day malaise with a heartening point at Wrexham. And whilst the
Blues searching for first away points since August. Contents: No game in the Championship is
Blues will be determined to eradicate self-inflicted wounds in Friday night’s Championship match at Wrexham.
Blues are facing up to increasing injury issues as they prepare for Friday’s trip to
Blues seeking to build on late Lyndon Dykes winner. Contents: Lyndon Dykes to the rescue
Are Blues capable of being in the promotion mix this season? Jack Robinson believes so.
Lyndon Dykes has made a habit of late, dramatic and important goals. His header against
Blues are back on home soil when they entertain in-form Swansea City on Saturday (12.30pm
A slow, ‘soft’ start and not being ruthless enough. Reasons for Blues 1-0 defeat at
Going by the data and what he also witnesses, Chris Davies is pleased with a
It was a case of knowing me, knowing you for Chris Davies on transfer deadline
Blues hope to bounce back from their first league defeat of the campaign. Contents: Well
DEMARAI Gray should be fit to face Stoke City on Saturday. The 29-year-old has resumed
Jay Stansfield’s injury isn’t as bad as first feared – and he’s racing to be
The deadline day signings of Patrick Roberts and Jack Robinson addressed certain needs for Blues.
As someone once sang, you can’t always get what you want. For every successful transfer
It’s almost upon us – transfer deadline day. Three words that when mentioned ensure most
Blues can take heart from a ‘dominant’ performance even though it ultimately yielded nothing. That’s
Friday night’s trip to Leicester City under the lights and live on television is the
Kurtis Havenhand, Blues under-21s striker, has left the club. Blues decided not to take up
Alfie Chang and George Hall are set to leave Blues before the transfer window closes.
Blues hoping to maintain their unbeaten league start before the international break. Here’s James McClair’s
Lewis Koumas is the kind of player who makes things happen and doesn’t leave himself
There’s no doubt, Demarai Gray means business. If anyone thought Gray’s return to Blues after
Blues have got off to an encouraging start to life in the Championship again. Back-to-back
Blues have completed the loan signing of Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas. The 19-year-old Wales international
Chris Davies has described the ‘Pensfield’ jibes directed at Jay Stansfield as ‘ridiculous’. The manager
Birmingham City opponent insight: Oxford United Gary Rowett seeking to stifle Blues on St. Andrew’s
CHRIS Davies has a decision to make in the next few days over Kanya Fujimoto’s
CHRIS Davies says it’s important for Blues to have a plan B. The club’s boss
DEMARAI Gray will face a late fitness check as Chris Davies looks to build on
Birmingham City Opponent Insight: Blackburn Rovers Blues go in search of first Ewood win since
Blues business in the transfer market has yet to conclude. Chris Davies expects more incomings
Chris Davies has revealed the non-negotiable for any Blues team that he sends out into
CHRIS Davies has explained his frustration over Gus Hamer’s wonder goal that could have ended
CHRIS Davies has challenged Ipswich Town to play Ed Sheeran tonight. Birmingham City kick-off their
CHRIS Davies says Christoph Klarer is at home at centre-half – full stop. The Austrian
TWELVE months ago, Chris Davies identified potential imports who could play under the pressure of
BRIGHT Osayi-Samuel admitted four years in the white-hot pressure cooker atmosphere in Turkey took him
