Tribal Football Monday May 12

Jerome ponders Birmingham exit

Cameron Jerome admits he's unsure of his future at relegated Birmingham City.

Tribal Football Monday May 12

Liverpool step up talks with Birmingham keeper Taylor

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez hopes to land goalkeeper Maik Taylor from relegated Birmingham City.


Daily Mail Monday May 12

WELL done Birmingham - it really was 'incredible business' to let Steve Bruce go
TORRES - the only true great in an average Liverpool side
UNITED legend Giggs should call it a day after Champions League final

It's the time of year to remind people of what they shouldn't have said. No, not all people, just David Sullivan

Teamtalk Monday May 12

Jerome weighing up future at Blues

Cameron Jerome is set to consider his Birmingham future this summer after admitting he has been unhappy with his role under Alex McLeish.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting quiz for May 12

Try Sportsmail's five to tackle for May 12

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sporting Birthdays - May 12

Many happy returns - sporting icons celebrating their birthday on May 12

Daily Mail Monday May 12

On this day in sport - May 12

It happened on this day in sport - but in what year?

Daily Mail Monday May 12

Sport on TV - May 12

A selective guide to sport on TV today and tomorrow

Daily Mail Monday May 12

RELEGATION TIMELINE - HOW BIRMINGHAM AND READING MET THEIR FATE

AT KICK-OFF, Fulham lie 17th, just above Reading and Birmingham in the safety zone.

Teamtalk Monday May 12

Sullivan vows to jump Blues ship

Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has vowed to quit the club after fans protested against the board when relegation was confirmed on Sunday.

Daily Mail Monday May 12

What the back pages of the papers say - May 12

A brief round-up of what the sports pages of the national daily papers are reporting - May 12

ESPN Soccernet Monday May 12

Sullivan keen to leave Birmingham after drop

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

Gold considers quitting over abuse

David Gold will consider his position as chairman after fans turned on the Birmingham board following relegation from the Premier League.

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Birmingham 4-1 Blackburn

Birmingham suffer relegation from the Premier League despite a last-day victory over Blackburn.

BBC Sports Sunday May 11

Abuse may force out Blues chief

Birmingham chairman David Gold is considering whether to resign after the club's fans turned on the board following relegation.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Giggs caps record day with title-clinching goal for United while Fulham complete great escape

Ryan Giggs scored Manchester United's second goal as they won 2-0 at Wigan to retain the Premier League title on the day he equalled Sir Bobby Charlton's record of 758 games for the club - while Danny Murphy's goal at Fratton Park kept Fulham in the top flight

Teamtalk Sunday May 11

No mass exodus, says Blues chief

Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan has pledged there will be 'no mass exodus' of players if the club are relegated from the Premier League.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

Premier League chief Scudamore refuses to give up on 39th step

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore insists the idea of playing additional matches abroad has not been scrapped. Proposals for an extra round of matches to be played at neutral venues spread across the world met with a lukewarm response when revealed earlier in the season

ESPN Soccernet Sunday May 11

Birmingham 4-1 B'burn: Too little too late for Blues

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Birmingham co-owners ready to quit after fans' rage

Birmingham City co-owners David Gold and David Sullivan both threatened to quit after the club suffered relegation yesterday.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Birmingham fans turn on Gold, Sullivan

Birmingham fans turned on chairman David Gold and co-owner David Sullivan as their side's relegation from the Barclays Premier League was confirmed despite a 4-1 win against Blackburn.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

McLeish vows to bring Birmingham back up

Birmingham defeated Blackburn 4-1 at St Andrews but victories for Fulham and Derby mean that Blues suffered relegation on the final day of the season.

Tribal Football Sunday May 11

Birmingham boss McLeish: I can survive relegation

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish insists relegation won't hurt his career.

Daily Mail Sunday May 11

What the back pages of the papers are saying - May 11

MAIL ON SUNDAY: Avram Grant, whose reign as Chelsea manager has been dogged by uncertainty over his long-term future, may leave on his own terms at the end of the season... Also: Richard Hill and Lawrence Dallaglio, two of England's 2003 World Cup heroes, were given standing ovations yesterday as they said sad farewells to the Guinness Premiership

Teamtalk Saturday May 10

Kelly vows to stay loyal to Blues

Stephen Kelly has followed James McFadden in pledging his future to Birmingham - even if the Blues are relegated from the Premier League.

Teamtalk Saturday May 10

We'll give it our all, vows Moore

Darren Moore has reassured Fulham and Birmingham fans by insisting he "wouldn't sleep at night" if Derby rolled over for Reading on Sunday.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 10

Birmingham v Blackburn: Preview

BBC Sports Friday May 9

We needed more signings - McLeish

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish says he feared the squad was "a little bit light" for the second half of the season.

BBC Sports Friday May 9

McLeish wants belief from Blues

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish insists his side's belief will be key if they are to avoid the Premier League drop.

Teamtalk Friday May 9

Big Eck shrugs off Bruce comparison

Alex McLeish has brushed off suggestions that Birmingham would have secured Premier League safety by now had Steve Bruce remained in charge.

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 9

Blues boss Mcleish shrugs off Bruce comparison

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

McLeish plans long St Andrews stay

Alex McLeish insists he is at Birmingham for "the long term" and does not want to be judged until he has had time to put together his own team.

Teamtalk Thursday May 8

McLeish rues Palacios decision

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has admitted he may have made a mistake in not taking up the option to sign midfielder Wilson Palacios.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

McFadden attitude pleases McLeish

Alex McLeish says Birmingham's James McFadden is vital to the future of the club - regardless of which division they are playing in next term.

BBC Sports Wednesday May 7

McFadden pledges future to Blues

Birmingham City striker James McFadden says he will stay at the club even if they are relegated.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Gold: Bruce should be braver

David Gold has urged Steve Bruce to stop his 'cowardly attacks' on Birmingham's board and start naming those he has a problem with.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

Taylor can't fathom away-day Blues

Maik Taylor is perplexed at the stark contrast between Birmingham's home and away form, which could cost them their Premier League status.

Teamtalk Wednesday May 7

McFadden vows to stick with Blues

Scotland star James McFadden has vowed to remain at Birmingham even if they are relegated from the Premier League this weekend.

ESPN Soccernet Wednesday May 7

McFadden pledges to stay at St Andrews

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

Larsson focused on final day

Birmingham's Sebastian Larsson is putting thoughts of his own future to one side while Birmingham battle to survive in the Premier League.

Teamtalk Tuesday May 6

TEAMtalk's Team of the Year

With the end of the season fast approaching, TEAMtalk's top guns have cast their votes and come up with their Premier League Team of the Year.

ESPN Soccernet Tuesday May 6

Brady insists Birmingham will not sack McLeish

ESPN Soccernet Monday May 5

McCleish rues City's missed home opportunities

BBC Sports Sunday May 4

McLeish gets Birmingham backing

Chairman David Gold insists Alex McLeish will remain as Birmingham manager even if the club is relegated.

BBC Sports Saturday May 3

McLeish ready for day of destiny

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says they will go for broke in a bid to beat the drop in their final home game against Blackburn.

BBC Sports Saturday May 3

Fulham 2-0 Birmingham

Fulham edge towards Premier League safety but plunge Birmingham closer to the drop with victory at Craven Cottage.

ESPN Soccernet Saturday May 3

Fulham 2-0 Birmingham: Cottagers' dream alive

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 2

Fulham v Birmingham: Preview

ESPN Soccernet Friday May 2

Fulham ready for must-win Birmingham clash

BBC Sports Wednesday Apr 30

McLeish says de Ridder must wait

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish says out-of-favour Dutch winger Daniel de Ridder must wait for his chance.

Premier League Table

TeamPWDLFADP
Man Utd38276580225887
Chelsea382510365263985
Arsenal382411374314383
Liverpool382113467283976
Everton381981155332265
Aston Villa3816121071512060
Blackburn381513105048258
Portsmouth38169134840857
Man City381510134553-855
West Ham381310154250-849
Tottenham381113146661546
Newcastle381110174565-2043
Middlesbrough381012164353-1042
Wigan381010183451-1740
Sunderland38116213659-2339
Bolton38910193654-1837
Fulham38812183860-2236
Reading38106224166-2536
Birmingham38811194662-1635
Derby3818292089-6911

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