NUTS AND BOLTS

It is common to write “five thoughts” about football matches these days, but I have had six, so here goes and two hoots to protocol. This is 2012 and I’ll do what I want:Firstly then, my second thought (as my first one is unprintable, libellous and mig…

Arsenal in 2011: The Defining Moments.

First up, allow me to wish everyone of you a prosperous and fulfilled new year. Last year was defining in every aspect of the word, it was a terrific 365 days and if we look back on all that went down, you will agree with me that it was pretty difficul…

Arsenal linked with Birmingham ‘keeper Butland – To replace who?

With the first-team goalkeeping situation of the last few seasons at last looking resolved, Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bid for Birmingham stopper Jack Butland. The England Under-21 player hasn’t conceded a goal since mid-September and is look…

Man City v Birmingham Carling Cup Highlights

Owen Hargreaves put his injury problems behind him with a fabulous goal on his debut as Manchester City beat holders Birmingham City to reach the fourth round of the Carling Cup. Man City 30 Pantilimon 03 Bridge (Rekik 78) 05 Zabaleta 13 Kolarov 15 Savic 24 Onuoha 28 K Toure 20 Hargreaves (Milner 57) 62 [...]

City’s Probable Team v Birmingham and Match Preview

The Carling Cup is a competition dismissed by many and cherished by few. It’s often completely disregarded by Premier League managers of teams haunted by the prospects of relegation. However, City are an entirely different story. With the depth in our …

Seventh Year

It has been quite a summer for Arsenal with the Gunners without doubt being the champions of transfer speculations all through. Can Arsène Wenger and his charges end a run of seasons without a competitive trophy at the seventh attempt? An answer to th…

Arsenal Rumours: Dann to solidify our shaky defence?

Birmingham defender Scott Dann has been hotly tipped to leave St. Andrews this transfer window in the wake of the blues relegation to the Championship after last season, with the Englishman being  linked with the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Stoke. After being heavily linked with Samba, Cahill and Jagielka there was no speculation that Arsenal would move [...]

Arsenal move on to Scott Dann as rivalry for Cahill hots up

It seems that Arsene Wenger has decided to move on to the cheaper alternative of Birmingham’s Scott Dann after finding the competition for Gary Cahill getting too hot with Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham all trying to get the Bolton and England d…

Games that cost Arsenal dearly in the 2010/11 season

Arsenal Football Club ended the 2010/11 Barclay’s Premier League in fourth place despite challenging Manchester United for the right to crowned as champions but they fell by the road side at the business end of the season. Some many factors contributed to Arsenal’s Premier League demise which ranged from the forwards’ profligacy to incompetent refereeing. [...]

Major South American deal nearly done / Warming away day diary

It’s Saturday, you don’t deserve another post about players we’ve nearly signed. According to reports, the Alvarez deal looks as good as done. That’s absolutely marvo, thanks to Pam for letting us know that deal was still on. The Sun are saying he’s the new Cesc, I’d disagree, he’s tall, direct and pretty strong. He’s [...]

Chapter 2: 2010-11 Review of United’s season

This is part two of Stretty News’ review of the United season. Part One can be found here. Wayne Rooney was back in the fold after a brief flirtation with alternative career options but the goals didn’t come immediately. United fans, who had been put through the wringer by the Scouser’s shenanigans, were unhappy not…

Pav Sends Brum Packing

That’s it then. All over for another season and what have we got to show for it this time around? A 5th place finish in the league, quarter final exit from the Champions League, 4th round exit in the FA Cup and 3rd round in the Carling Cup. That’s the cold, hard stats of the [...]

Who Do You Want To See Relegated?

This article has nothing about Arsenal but I just wanted to share my views on the teams fighting the battle for survival at the wrong end of the table. Two out of Blackburn, Wolves, Wigan, Birmingham, and Blackpool will be joining West Ham in the Championship next season. To be perfectly frank, I am disappointed [...]

And Now, The End Is Near

…..and so we face, the final curtain. It’s the last match preview of the season but unfortunately there’s not really much to get excited about other than possibly having a hand in sending Birmingham to the Championship and pipping Liverpool to 5th spot and the Europa League place. Judging by Tim Sherwood’s comments about Europe’s [...]

Spurs vs Birmingham Preview and the relegation battle

Happy Friday, unfortunately for moi personal and work commitments have meant I have had to drop out of the Lilywhite Cup but for any teams that may be competing I wish you the best of luck and for any Spurs fans in the vicinity of the Beckham Academy, try and go along and have a [...]

Newcastle 2 vs 1 Birmingham in 5 key points

07.05.11 – Saturday 3pm Barclays Premier League Newcastle 2 Ameobi 36 (pen) S.Taylor 43 Birmingham 1 Bowyer 45 Ridgewell sent off 36 With two games still to go in their [...]

Poetry of Motion, Forward and Up

It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. William Ernest Henley was twenty six years old when Birmingham City FC was established and i doubt the esteemed poet would have thought his words would be used in connection to a closing season for a North East football club. Newcastle United FC face the Brummy Army this [...]

Preview: Newcastle vs Birmingham City

07.05.11 – Saturday – 3:00pm Location: St James’ Early prospects: Potentially good. Waffle: Newcastle arrive to this game looking to finally nail their Premier League status for at least one [...]

Birmingham v Wolverhampton Premier League Highlights

Wolves missed the opportunity to climb out of the bottom three after they were held to a draw by 10-man Birmingham. St Andrews 01/05/11 Birmingham * 26 Foster yellow card * 02 Carr * 05 Johnson * 06 Ridgewell * 28 Jiranek * 04 Bowyer yellow card * 07 Larsson * 08 Gardner two yellow [...]

Liverpool v Birmingham Premier League Highlights

Maxi Rodriguez scored a hat-trick as Liverpool kept up their pursuit of a Europa League place by hammering Birmingham. Anfield 23/04/11 Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish: “Overall it was a thoroughly deserved three points. Whether five flatters us or not I don’t know, but during the game we played some fantastic football. “There are a few [...]

Chelsea v Birmingham Premier League Highlights

Chelsea leapfrogged Arsenal and moved into second place in the Premier League after brushing aside Birmingham. Stamford bridge 20/04/11 Birmingham boss Alex McLeish: “I thought there were aspects of our play that were good but losing an early goal was pretty sad. “Last year we did the same thing and it leaves you with a [...]

MotM Poll: Chelsea 3-1 Birmingham City

The fight.

I haven’t gotten a chance to see the match yet – was stuck blogging Spurs for The Score – but it looks as if we kind of cruised to the points. Good, not great, news.
Better news? We’re up to second on goal difference thanks to another Arsenal capitulation. Wonderful. Are we seriously still [...]

PL 28. Hafta (ERT.): Chelsea 3 – 1 Birmingham

Çok önemli bir 3 puan daha… Arka arkaya aldığımız galibiyetlerle ve Arsenal’in bugün de puan kaybetmesiyle beraber ikili averajla ikinciliği aldık, zirveyle de puan farkını 6′ya düşürdük. Bundan sonra ne olur bilemiyorum ama biz kalan …

PL 28. Hafta (ERT.): Chelsea – Birmingham | Maç Öncesi

Hafta sonu oynadığımız WBA deplasmanından güzel bir sonuç çıkardık. Oynadığımız oyun da gayet iyiydi. Şimdi lige 28. haftadan erteleme maçımızla devam ediyoruz. 14. sırada bulunan Birmingham’la, Stamford’da karşılaşacağız. Bitim…

Alex Hleb to Arsenal

Just a quick add-on to today’s post: Alex Helb – he who assisted the assister – has made a bold claim about wanting to return to Arsenal. After a unceremonious Barcelona stint that involved severe buttock numbing from excessive warming … Continue reading →