6:42 PM ET, Fri September 03, 2010

Peter Pannu denies Alex McLeish rift

Express & Star — Birmingham acting chairman Peter Pannu has dismissed talk of a rift with Alex McLeish and insisted the boss is "inches" from signing a new contract.

5 hours ago

Martin Jiranek turned down top German club in favour of Birmingham City

Birmingham Mail — MARTIN Jiranek rejected an 11th-hour approach from a top German side to sign for Blues.

13 hours ago

Birmingham City's desire persuaded me to sign, says Alexander Hleb

Birmingham Post — New Birmingham City recruit Alexander Hleb has claimed he turned down offers from Tottenham, Liverpool and Benfica this summer.

September 2, 2010

Birmingham City's acting chairman denies rift with manager

Birmingham Post — Birmingham acting chairman Peter Pannu has dispelled concerns about a rift with manager Alex McLeish over the Scot's ongoing contract negotiations.

September 2, 2010

Birmingham City: Peter Pannu puts the record straight

Birmingham Mail — Peter Pannu has insisted that his relationship with Alex McLeish is 'phenomenal' and that the Birmingham City boss is close to signing a new contract.

September 2, 2010

James McFadden targets early morale boost for Scotland

Birmingham Post — Birmingham City midfielder James McFadden claims Scotland owe their fans some early success in their Euro 2012 campaign after a disappointing World Cup bid.

September 2, 2010

Alex McLeish’s Blues future in doubt

Express & Star — Alex McLeish's future as Birmingham manager has been thrown into doubt after talks over a new deal stalled.

September 2, 2010

Birmingham City - Alex McLeish was tempted to bid for Bobby Zamora

Birmingham Mail — ALEX McLeish has admitted that he toyed with the idea of making another play for Bobby Zamora on transfer deadline day.

September 2, 2010

Birmingham City: Alex McLeish rubbishes talk of Europe

Birmingham Post — Manager Alex McLeish is confident his summer signings will enhance Birmingham but slammed talk of reaching Europe as "nonsense".

September 2, 2010

McLeish delighted with Birmingham City's new arrivals

Birmingham Post — Alex McLeish is sure he has raised the quality and competition levels at St Andrew’s following his whirlwind transfer deadline-day dealings.

September 2, 2010

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  • Arsenal's Tom Cruise gunning for loan move because first team spot is Mission Impossible Daily Mail Arsenal defender Tom Cruise, 19, made his first team debut in December last year but has been put back in the reserves for the beginning of this campaign and he will ask manager Arsene Wenger for a loan move.
  • World Cup pain driving Chris Brunt Express & Star Albion winger Chris Brunt believes the pain of missing the World Cup will fuel Northern Ireland's desire when their Euro 2012 qualifiers kick-off.
  • Portugal U21 0 England U21 1: Manchester United's Bebe flops as Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge strikes Daily Mail England Under 21s kept their hopes of qualifying for next summer's European Championships alive with a hard-fought victory over Portugal in Barcelos.
  • Jez Moxey on Wolves’ smart money Express & Star Chief executive Jez Moxey has insisted Wolves’ transfer policy will continue after revealing they won’t go “anywhere near” Chelsea’s £5million demands for Michael Mancienne.
  • Wolves favourites reopen Castlecroft Express & Star A host of former Wolves favourites will take a trip down memory lane on Sunday when the club's former training ground is officially re-opened.