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I was stupid not to leave but I will never regret my time at Birmingham City
Birmingham City have taken a shine to a number of Danish centre-forwards down the years. With six goals in 11 league matches this term August Priske, a £6m acquisition from Djurgarden in January, is offering a return on investment. Nicklas Bendtner proved to be a hit on loan two decades ago. Nicolai Brock-Madsen was the Priske or the Bendtner of his time.
Frank Onyeka injury latest as Coventry City make big Matt Grimes call vs Sunderland
Frank Lampard has been forced to shuffle his Coventry City midfield for today's Premier League clash with Sunderland, with captain Matt Grimes dropped to the bench. The former Swansea City man is replaced by Victor Torp in what is a big move for Lampard who had started Grimes in every league game so far this season. Indeed the 31-year-old begun every match last term and was the conductor in a team which romped its way to the Championship title. The captain's armband goes to Ethan Pinnock.
Nottingham Forest starlet and England U15s protect referee from extraordinary World Cup attack
England's Under-15s were thrust into fresh controversy following a disputed penalty award during their World Cup encounter with Bolivia. The Young Lions, who have Nottingham Forest youngster Azae Bonnick in the squad, secured a 3-2 victory on Friday. However, it came about in controversial circumstances as t heir South American rivals declined to contest a stoppage-time spot-kick.
Ex-Man United football director John Murtough completes return
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Birmingham City are third in the Championship - but are they the real deal?
Birmingham City hammered Preston North End 4-0 on Tuesday night and produced a performance and result that answered a few questions. Yes Blues can win at home, yes they can take care of opponents they are fancied to beat and yes they have goals in the team. Also importantly talisman August Priske scored two and now has a very respectable five from 11 games this season.
Alejandro Garnacho answers Unai Emery plea as Aston Villa boss gets what he wants
Alejandro Garnacho is making progress in his bid to prove himself to Unai Emery and kickstart his Aston Villa career. The winger, on loan from Chelsea for the season, has already earned unwanted comparisons with last season's transfer bust Harvey Elliott. Like Elliott Garnacho has been used sparingly following his arrival at Villa Park, featuring in just three of Villa's eight matches, totalling just 31 minutes of playing time.
Aston Villa have become what NSWE always wanted - their rivals are finally taking notice
Premier League counterparts and former European champions Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa share one other common trait – ambition. The desire to crack the FFP, PSR, SCR alphabet-soup-based hegemony of the league's usual suspects – quite literally in Manchester City's case – fuels that burning desire. It is a desire not just to compete for the odd FA or Carabao Cup, as enjoyable as that would be, nor even to nick a European trophy every third decade.
Aston Villa confirm swoop for 'excellent' Everton youngster
Aston Villa have confirmed the acquisition of Jake Doughty from Everton. The 16-year-old has signed for Villa as a first-year scholar and will go into the academy ranks. Villa say the winger will join their Under-18s squad, having played in the U18s Premier League for the Toffees last season. Indeed Doughty scored seven in 15 games in the competition last term but due to his age had not signed a professional contract.
Eleven players could miss Aston Villa vs Brentford clash after fresh injury blow
Unai Emery is hoping as many of his players come through the final few days of the international break as possible as he prepares for Aston Villa' s Premier League return this weekend. After a three-week hiatus, with most of his squad scattered across the globe, the Spaniard's attention will have turned from Villa's training camp in Spain to his plans to face in-form Brentford on Saturday.
Kyogo, Panzo, Doyle - How seven former Birmingham City players are getting on after summer exits
Birmingham City's hope going into the summer transfer window was they would leave Chris Davies with a stronger squad than they started. The jury is still out on that front and although the early signs are Davies' players are physically stronger on an individual basis – whether there is enough depth in attacking positions remains to be seen.
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Birmingham City could land cash boost if Man City are relegated after bombshell verdict
A football finance expert reckons the EFL could be set for a financial boost if Manchester City find themselves relegated from the Premier League. City are currently in hot water after being found to have breached financial regulations over a nine-year period from 2009 to 2018. On Tuesday evening the Premier League published a redacted report from the independent commission which investigated more than one hundred charges against City, who were found to have benefitted from ‘sham' contracts.
Korea FA release Paik Seung-ho statement after Birmingham City set-back
Paik Seung-ho has withdrawn from the South Korea squad after picking up an injury on international duty. That's according to reports in South Korea which claim the Blues midfielder is one of two players who have been forced out. Paik , who has played in all ten Blues matches so far this season, had been with Robert Moreno's squad for the matches with Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela and Uzbekistan.
Gabby Agbonlahor angry over three Aston Villa transfers after Man City 115 charges verdict
Gabby Agbonlahor has launched a stinging attack on Manchester City after they were found guilty of breaching financial regulations News broke on Friday afternoon that an independent commission had found against the Etihad outfit in 114 of 115 charges, a landmark verdict although one yet to be confirmed by the Premier League, City or indeed the commission.
Man City 'found guilty' of 114 charges as Premier League consider sanctions
Manchester City have been 'found guilty' on 114 of the 115 allegations brought against them by the Premier League, marking a seismic moment three-and-a-half years after the charges were first levelled at the club. That's according to The Athletic , who add sanctions are yet to be determined, with City poised to challenge the ruling. It has been claimed potential consequences range from financial penalties and points deductions to expulsion from the top flight altogether.
Clark has been pick of signings so far for Derby
Derby Telegraph | September 23, 2026 AS the transfer window drew to a close, Derby County were forced to enact Plan B after Turki Alalshikh pulled the plug on his takeover. Or was it Plan A or Plan 2.0? I'm not too sure. Anyway, as the Saudi Arabian billionaire exited stage left, the Rams were left to pick up the pieces and add to a squad that - by the time the investment fell through on August 10 - had seen one permanent signing, a couple of freebies and a loan.
Nottingham Forest flop returns to highest stage as two-year struggle finally ends
Douglas Luiz's first season at Juventus was an uphill struggle. Signed from Aston Villa for €50million by Thiago Motta in June 2024 – the coach was fired nine months later – he ended up making just three starts in Serie A and three in the Champions League. Within a few months, he was already being touted for a return to the Premier League Luiz's second season at Juventus wasn't even at Juventus, as Igor Tudor sent the midfielder on loan to Nottingham Forest.
Brewster back for Clarets clash
Derby Telegraph | September 18, 2026 FORWARD IS IN FRAME FOR RAMS AFTER GOING THROUGH CONCUSSION PROTOCOL RHIAN Brewster is available for Derby County's away clash against Burnley in the Championship tomorrow (3pm). Having missed the defeats against West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City, the forward has passed the concussion protocol and could go straight into the starting line-up at Turf Moor.
Injuries mean another rethink for Turf Moor trip
Derby Telegraph | September 18, 2026 INJURIES continued to pile up for Derby County in their 2-1 home defeat against Birmingham City. Henrik Meister’s concussion and Jacob Widell Zetterstrom’s knee ligament damage mean both will miss tomorrow’s trip to Burnley (3pm), with the latter out not only until after this international break but potentially the next.
Eames winner as loan star shines
Derby Telegraph | September 17, 2026 FALKIRK boss John McGlynn has hailed Owen Eames after the Derby County midfielder scored his first senior goal. The 19-year-old midfielder made one appearance for the Rams this season - off the bench against Swansea City - before being sent on loan to the Scottish Premiership.
Keeper injury blow for Rams as Jacob sidelined
Keeper injury blow for Rams as Jacob sidelined Derby Telegraph | September 17, 2026 ZETTERSTROM EXPECTED TO BE OUT OF ACTION UNTIL NOVEMBER - By BRIAN DICK JACOB Widell Zetterstrom is set to miss several weeks after suffering an injury against Birmingham City. This story is from the September 17, 2026 edition of Derby Telegraph. Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers. SUBSCRIBE NOW Already a subscriber? Sign In
It's a must-win game for Clarets says boss Hayen
Derby Telegraph | September 16, 2026 DERBY County travel to Turf Moor on Saturday with Burnley boss Nicky Hayen saying it's a "must-win" game for the Clarets. Burnley were relegated from the Premier League last season and sit bottom of the Championship without a victory in their first seven matches.
Eustace backed to rally Rams but home concerns
Derby Telegraph | September 15, 2026 GARY Rowett has played down fears Derby County could be in for a difficult season after yet another home defeat. But the former Rams boss admitted John Eustace will be concerned about his team’s form at Pride Park Stadium, where they have taken only one point from four games. The latest setback came last Saturday when they were beaten 2-1 at home by Birmingham City.
What Tom Wagner did after Jay Stansfield stunner on Birmingham City chairman's emotional return
Ever since he appeared in a deadline day video with Tom Wagner , Jay Stansfield has been the poster-boy for Knighthead's Birmingham City makeover. You know the one, when Blues' chairman posted on the club's social media channels in late August 2024, pretending they hadn't been able to land all their transfer targets. As the phone turned, Stansfield fleetingly appeared in the background and it became clear Wagner had struck a last-gasp, record-breaking deal.
Jay Stansfield fights back tears with emotional Tom Wagner tribute
A tearful Jay Stansfield paid tribute to Tom Wagner after the Birmingham City chairman returned to St Andrew's. The Blues owner was back at the club for the first time since suffering a stroke in February and watched the 2-2 draw with Wolves from the stands. The American was given a rousing reception and was seen pumping his fist after Stansfield scored a thumping goal to make it 1-1.
Danny Murphy weighs in on Aston Villa debate with 'lost real quality' comment
Danny Murphy has backed Unai Emery to manage the huge turnover in his Aston Villa squad and insists he has no fears for them this season. The pundit – and former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder – compared the team with which Villa won the Europa League in May, to the one which drew 0-0 at Hull City yesterday.
Hull City boss jokes about emulating Unai Emery after Aston Villa draw
Sergej Jakirovic has quipped the pressure will be on for him to emulate Unai Emery after taking seven points from Hull City's first three games. The Tigers played their part in an entertaining 0-0 draw on Saturday evening , a result that brought Aston Villa their first clean sheet and point of the season. Both teams had chances to win the game, with John McGinn and Emi Buendia spurning big openings, but similarly Mohamed-Ali Cho and Oli McBurnie also had clear-cut opportunities.
Nottingham Forest statement confirms new CEO appointment
Nottingham Forest have confirmed Theodore Giannikos will be their new Chief Executive Officer. Giannikos has taken over the helm from September 1 and replaces Lina Souloukou who stepped down at the end of last season after 18 months at the City Ground The Reds confirmed the move in a statement which charged Giannikos with overseeing the delivery of ‘long-term ambitions, both on and off the pitch'.
Poll: Join the big debate on Nottingham Forest's transfer window
While many of Nottingham Forest' s Premier League rivals chased their tails in a dramatic transfer deadline day , the Reds sat back in mild amusement knowing they had done their business early. That's certainly not always the situation at the City Ground but having struck a record-breaking deal to sell Elliot Anderson to Manchester City at the start of July, they had time and money to reinvest in Oliver Glasner's squad.
Eustace: We need three or four in before deadline
Derby Telegraph | August 31, 2026 RAMS BOSS EAGER TO SEE LATE ARRIVALS IN TRANSFER WINDOW AFTER HOME DEFEAT JOHN Eustace is hoping Derby County will have a busy final couple of days in the transfer window as he aims to add “three or four” new faces to his squad. The Rams boss watched his team swept aside 3-0 by Swansea City at home as goals from Joseph Okopu, Ji-sung Eom and Ronald left them looking for their first win of the season.
Grey skies match Rams' mood as visitors Swan off with easy victory
Derby Telegraph | August 31, 2026 POOR DAY FOR EUSTACE'S MEN AS REINFORCEMENTS ARE NEEDED THE skies above Pride Park Stadium were grey, the mood around Derby County was black and there are only a couple of days to provide some light relief. John Eustace’s Rams were beaten 3-0 by Swansea City on Saturday and, in truth, were not really in this no-contest as the hosts conceded goals at the worst times. Joseph Opoku struck two minutes in, Ji-sung Eom doubled the lead seconds before half-time.
Birmingham City vs Brentford player ratings as 4s dominate but one player scores 3/10
Birmingham City were handed their heaviest home defeat in nearly 12 years as they were swept aside and out of the Carabao Cup by Premier League Brentford. Three goals in each half were too much for Chris Davies' over-matched side who barely laid a glove on a powerful, pacy and clinical Bees team. Nathan Collins scored twice either side of the break, Aaron Hickey and Callum Wilson - who scored for Bournemouth in that infamous 8-0 defeat in 2014 - also stuck before the interval.
Krystian Bielik set for Championship transfer and 'multi-year' contract
Cardiff City are on the brink of securing the permanent transfer of West Bromwich Albion defender Krystian Bielik , with Brian Barry-Murphy poised to strengthen his injury-ravaged backline. The Bluebirds are believed to be close to finalising a deal for the seasoned Poland international, with Bielik expected to pen a multi-year deal at Cardiff City Stadium.
Birmingham City vs Brentford player ratings as 4s dominate but one player scores 3/10
Birmingham City were handed their heaviest home defeat in nearly 12 years as they were swept aside and out of the Carabao Cup by Premier League Brentford. Three goals in each half were too much for Chris Davies' over-matched side who barely laid a glove on a powerful, pacy and clinical Bees team. Nathan Collins scored twice either side of the break, Aaron Hickey and Callum Wilson - who scored for Bournemouth in that infamous 8-0 defeat in 2014 - also stuck before the interval.
Birmingham City podcast Keep Right On just got bigger and better
Our popular Birmingham City podcast Keep Right On is having a rebrand and it'll be bigger, better and more frequent than ever before as it joins the All Out Football network of podcasts. As Keep Right On enters its fourth season, Blues reporter Alex Dicken and Reach Football Correspondent Brian Dick will continue to bring you the best in-depth Birmingham City coverage there is.
Coventry City unveil £15m CBS Arena plan as Doug King promises 'world’s best talent'
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Rams wait for Derry scan verdict
Derby Telegraph | August 18, 2026 MURKIN SUFFERS HAMSTRING INJURY DERBY County will discover the full extent of Derry Murkin’s hamstring injury in the next 24 hours. The Derby Telegraph understands the left-back has had a scan on the injury which kept him out of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat away against Charlton Athletic in the Championship. This story is from the August 18, 2026 edition of Derby Telegraph.
Promotion, relegation and Stansfield verdict - Birmingham City 26/27 Championship predictions
The wait is almost over with Birmingham City about to begin their latest 46-game quest to reach the Premier League. Blues open up with a tricky test at Sheffield United on Saturday hoping to lay down a marker away from home having struggled on their travels last season. Chris Davies and his players are looking to improve on a 10th-placed finish and have added six players to their squad following the acquisition of midfielder Max Bird from Bristol City on Friday.
Carlos Vicente dreams of repeating Lukas Jutkiewicz feat at Birmingham City
Carlos Vicente is dreaming of 10 goals and 10 assists in his first full season with Birmingham City. The Spanish winger has become a fixture in Chris Davies' XI and opened his account with a clever assist for August Priske's winner at Swansea City in last weekend's Carabao Cup tie. Big things are expected of Vicente, a £7 million signing from Deportivo Alaves in January, now that he has adapted to English football.
Rams in driving seat for Sammie as Blues cool their interest
Derby Telegraph | July 27, 2026 EUSTACE IS KEEN TO BE REUNITED WITH SZMODICS BIRMINGHAM City are not looking to hijack Derby County's pursuit of Sammie Szmodics after the Blues were linked with a move for the attacker. The Rams are currently pursuing a deal for the former Blackburn Rovers striker as John Eustace is keen to be reunited with the Republic of Ireland international.
Birmingham City transfers as James Beadle deal ends €5m talk and former Blue set for Iran move
Birmingham City have made measured progress in the transfer window this summer, with one new face through the door and two of last season’s loan players back for at least one more year. Centre back Dael Fry has joined from Middlesbrough, while Jhon Solis is the club’s other permanent signing after completing a full transfer from Girona. James Beadle is the latest to return, agreeing another season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Eustace 'favourite' Hedges training with Rams - and could feature in friendly
Derby Telegraph | July 18, 2026 FORMER Blackburn Rovers midfielder Ryan Hedges is training with Derby County after his release from the Championship club. The 31-year-old spent four-and-a-half seasons at Ewood Park and made 145 appearances, albeit his final campaign has hampered by injury and he missed three months in the second half. He was one of three senior players whose contracts expired in the summer and the Lancashire Telegraph are reporting the winger is now working with the Rams.
Callum looking forward to seeing familiar faces in opener
Derby Telegraph | July 16, 2026 FORMER RAMS FULL-BACK WILL MAKE IMPS DEBUT AGAINST HIS OLD CLUB CALLUM Elder is looking forward to his quickfire return to Derby County, having left Pride Park just a couple of months ago. The full back ended his three-year stay with the Rams at the conclusion of last season, having played 86 games and scored once, in the madcap 5-3 loss to Coventry City.
FIVE PLAYERS WHO COULD DO A JOB ON THE FLANKS
Derby Telegraph | July 16, 2026 DERBY County have some serious recruiting to do, not just to improve on last season's squad but to even get back to a level footing with a group reliant on loan players. Of course the foundations are there, with players like Lewis Travis, Matt Clarke, Carlton Mo This story is from the July 16, 2026 edition of Derby Telegraph. Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Joining Rams a no-brainer, says Taylor, as new signing vows to help side 'whatever way I can'
Derby Telegraph | July 15, 2026 EXPERIENCED DEFENDER NEEDED NO CONVINCING TO JOIN ‘MASSIVE CLUB’ CHARLIE Taylor claims once he learned of Derby County's interest, signing for the Rams was a “no brainer”. The 32-year-old has become the club’s second signing of the summer, following on from the £6million deal for Bobby Clark. Taylor joins as a free agent after his release by Southampton - and having spent last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion.
Charlie Taylor's first words after 'no brainer' Derby County free transfer
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Callum Elder breaks silence after Derby County exit with Rams reunion looming
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Are Rams the team to get best out of player tipped for a Bright future?
Derby Telegraph | July 14, 2026 CLUB ARE AMONG MANY LINKED WITH PLAY-OFF HERO WATSON DERBY County have been credited with an interest in Brighton youngster Tommy Watson, one of several Championship clubs who have been linked with the left winger. The 20-year-old moved to the Amex Stadium last summer, just a few weeks after scoring a stoppage time play-off final winner that put boyhood club Sunderland in the Premier League.
Championship boss leaves Derby County exit door open with 'definitely the priority' comment
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Derby County 'register an interest' in £10m Wembley hero
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