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Goal King Cole a Happy Hammer

Goal King Cole a Happy Hammer

West Ham striker Carlton Cole was delighted to hit the winner in today's Carling Cup semi-final against Birmingham - even if his goal owed much to an unfortunate error by Blues goalkeeper Ben Foster. 12 Jan 2011
Dzeko Fans Flames In Manchester

Dzeko Fans Flames In Manchester

Edin Dzeko checked in at Manchester City with a seal of approval from former England boss Steve McClaren - and immediately started winding up the men from Old Trafford. 12 Jan 2011
Mancini Worried About Mario

Mancini Worried About Mario

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted he is seriously concerned about Mario Balotelli after he ruled the Italy striker out for four weeks with a knee injury. 12 Jan 2011
Grant Laughs Off Speculation

Grant Laughs Off Speculation

Avram Grant laughed off the latest rumours about his West Ham future after today's Carling Cup victory over Birmingham gave the club's board every reason to give him another stay of execution. 12 Jan 2011
McLeish Upbeat on Signings

McLeish Upbeat on Signings

Birmingham hope to complete Tottenham winger David Bentley's loan deal in the next 24 hours, subject to him passing a medical. 11 Jan 2011
Mancini Calls on City to Learn Lessons

Mancini Calls on City to Learn Lessons

Roberto Mancini felt Manchester City learnt "an important lesson" from their 2-2 draw at Leicester in the third round of the FA Cup. 10 Jan 2011
Blues Close to Double Capture

Blues Close to Double Capture

Birmingham have agreed a deal to sign Tottenham winger David Bentley on loan for the rest of the season and have also had an offer accepted for Rangers striker Kenny Miller. 8 Jan 2011
Football's Ultimate Fans Forum

Football's Ultimate Fans Forum

A host of leading Australian football personalities, including Bozza and our own Andy Jackson, will take part in an Ultimate Fan Forum discussion in Sydney on Wednesday night. 7 Jan 2011
Blues Keen to Seal Keane Deal

Blues Keen to Seal Keane Deal

Birmingham are keen to know sooner or later whether they can sign Robbie Keane to give them time to pursue other targets if their bid to sign the Tottenham striker falls through. 7 Jan 2011
Blues Close In on Keane

Blues Close In on Keane

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is hoping his search to sign a quality striker will end with the capture of Tottenham's Robbie Keane. 6 Jan 2011
Mancini Denies Negative Approach

Mancini Denies Negative Approach

Roberto Mancini denied Manchester City were negative in today's top-of-the-table clash against Barclays Premier League title rivals Arsenal, which ended goalless at Emirates Stadium. 6 Jan 2011
City Team-Mates In Training Bust-Up

City Team-Mates In Training Bust-Up

Manchester City have once again found themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to play down a training ground fracas. 5 Jan 2011
McLeish Buoyed By Blues Character

McLeish Buoyed By Blues Character

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish praised his players' mental fortitude after they emerged triumphant from a pulsating encounter with Blackpool to haul themselves out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. 5 Jan 2011
Mancini Calm At Centre of City Storm

Mancini Calm At Centre of City Storm

It was another busy day at Manchester City yesterday as Roberto Mancini prepared to make Edin Dzeko his latest big-money signing, readied his side for a trip to third-placed Arsenal tonight and had to deal with another training ground bust-up. 5 Jan 2011
Demand For Fair Trial By Television

Demand For Fair Trial By Television

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has called for fairness when "trial by television" is adapted to highlight misdemeanours by players which may have escaped the attention of the referee. 4 Jan 2011
Platt Cagey on Dzeko Deal

Platt Cagey on Dzeko Deal

First-team coach David Platt refused to be drawn on Manchester City's chances of signing striker Edin Dzeko after watching his side spurn a series of chances in scraping a 1-0 win over Blackpool yesterday. 3 Jan 2011
Fletcher Rejects City Title 'Kidology'

Fletcher Rejects City Title 'Kidology'

Darren Fletcher has dismissed Manchester City's claim that the title is United's to lose as nothing more than 'kidology'. 31 Dec 2010
Santa Cruz Blocks Lazio Loan

Santa Cruz Blocks Lazio Loan

Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has rejected the chance to join Lazio on loan, according to the Italian club. 31 Dec 2010
City Move for Dzeko

City Move for Dzeko

Edin Dzeko is set to break the Bundesliga transfer record by joining Manchester City from Wolfsburg for a fee in the region of 40 million euros, according to reports in Germany. 30 Dec 2010
Balotelli Explains Muted Celebrations

Balotelli Explains Muted Celebrations

Mario Balotelli might have been Manchester City's hat-trick hero against Aston Villa - but the striker insists he was only doing his job. 29 Dec 2010
Bowyer - We Deserved a Point

Bowyer - We Deserved a Point

Lee Bowyer celebrated rolling back the years after grabbing an 89th-minute equaliser for Birmingham against Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United. 29 Dec 2010