Birmingham City away match thread

[Second City Red]

Birmingham, like many other cities, has its less salubrious areas- St. Andrews just happens to be situated  in one of those. It's not somewhere I would choose to visit or linger in, let alone park after dark! The same would apply to Knowle West?

Birmingham is well worth a visit (outside of the football season?). Ozzy the Bull will greet you at New Street, some great Victorian  buildings (some great pubs included), parks like Cannon Hill, the canals and, of course, Bournville and Cadbury World!

Give it a try!

[Roger Red Hat]

45 minutes ago, Chivs said:

Ok. What's a Top 6 short back and side then?

I wouldn't know, long and layered for me!

[johnheadbcfc]

3 points inbound 

[Swede]

23 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said:

Does Tim Carter count

 

What about Dave Rennie and Dynamo Dresden?

[Andy082005]

We are flying 

They are in absolute turmoil with Rooney likely to be given the boot if they lose tonight 

Fully expect a 2-0 Birmingham win before they go on another 5 game losing streak 

[Tim Monaghan]

40 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Not a chance….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…he’s on Robins Tv

There we go then. Thought he might have travelled. That answers my question. 

[Bar BS3]

58 minutes ago, mason said:

Difference between; Sunderland currently on 36pts and top six and Brum 6 from bottom on 27pts, is a gap of only 9pts (3wins) so there are a lot of clubs that might be top six.

Anyone who can string a run of wins together can rapidly rise, also those who string a run of losses can dramaticaly fall.

Southampton and Liec look favs for returns to the top div any of rest could still join them.

I`d go for Leeds or Ipswich to join them atm unless JL gives Manning some back up with a cash injection then we could be playing either of them at Wembers

Yeah, the league is always tight.

Any run of form can push you up, or down dramatically.

It's nice to be up around the top 6 for a change though.!

[phantom]

[redkev]

Hope our fans have left in plenty of time , seen coaches getting on M5 at Avonmouth at 4pm , I had just driven down from up north was really busy northbound with some places at a standstill .

[miketh2nd]

I'm gonna guess weimann and bell brought in and probaly James too if he is fit just to freshen the team up, we cannot afford to lose Sykes or mehmeti in current form to a long term injury. 

[Lew-T]

46 minutes ago, Second City Red said:

Birmingham is well worth a visit

Give it a try!

Nah, you’re alright.

[Lew-T]

6 minutes ago, miketh2nd said:

I'm gonna guess weimann and bell brought in and probaly James too if he is fit just to freshen the team up, we cannot afford to lose Sykes or mehmeti in current form to a long term injury. 

I really wouldn’t change anything. Mehmeti has just started to get into the run of games he’s been craving for months. 
 

Sykes is fit as you like.

[wendyredredrobin]

11 minutes ago, miketh2nd said:

I'm gonna guess weimann and bell brought in and probaly James too if he is fit just to freshen the team up, we cannot afford to lose Sykes or mehmeti in current form to a long term injury. 

Not sure Conway has produced a lot lately in open play, so could give Wells a run out.  It was Williams in for James that made the biggest overall impact, I thought.

After thumping Watford, it would be a shame to change the starting lineup though unless there are any fitness issues 

Edited December 29, 2023 by wendyredredrobin

[steviestevieneville]

1 minute ago, wendyredredrobin said:

Not sure Conway has produced a lot lately, so could give Wells a run out.  It was Williams in for James that made the biggest overall impact, I thought.

After thumping Watford, it would be a shame to change the starting lineup though unless there are any fitness issues 

Conway does a hell of a lot of unseen work off the ball 

[Lanterne Rouge]

1 minute ago, steviestevieneville said:

Conway does a hell of a lot of unseen work off the ball 

His cross that led to the OG v Watford too.

[wendyredredrobin]

4 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said:

Conway does a hell of a lot of unseen work off the ball 

He runs around but is not that quick, his holdup play is weak and he wins very little in the air.  He is young though and will improve in these areas over time, but Wells has a bit more experience and guile.  

I would be happy with either starting TBH as both have their pros and cons 

Edited December 29, 2023 by wendyredredrobin

[Finley_Smith10]

Hopefully just Wells coming in for Conway. Apart from that wouldn’t change the rest of the side 

[Red Cloud]

41 minutes ago, Andy082005 said:

We are flying 

They are in absolute turmoil with Rooney likely to be given the boot if they lose tonight 

Fully expect a 2-0 Birmingham win before they go on another 5 game losing streak 

That is so the city pattern of old - can manning finally break it

[Offside]

We’ll be going into the game full of confidence while Birmingham are in a slump, but this division is so crazy tonight’s game easily could go either way. I’d like to think we can at least extend our unbeaten run. 

[Roger Red Hat]

2 minutes ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

Hopefully just Wells coming in for Conway. Apart from that wouldn’t change the rest of the side 

Williams 2 games in quick succession? Not too sure about that, he probably won't play for another 6 weeks!!

[Red Army 75]

Hope we stuff um. Can’t stand Birmingham. Still gutted we didn’t send them down a few seasons ago. COYR

[redkev]

1 hour ago, Davefevs said:

Not a chance….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…he’s on Robins Tv

Nice Dave

[Curr Avon]

 

[DaveF]

10 minutes ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

Hopefully just Wells coming in for Conway. Apart from that wouldn’t change the rest of the side 

You have your wish:

 

[redysteadygo]

3 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Hope we stuff um. Can’t stand Birmingham. Still gutted we didn’t send them down a few seasons ago. COYR

Thanks only to our players doing Cotts a favour and not turning up.

[petehinton]

Hearing rumours of 3/1 odds on a Joe Williams injury 

[Red Army 75]

Happy with that. Wasn’t it great to see against Watford, bringing the likes of James, Weimann and Wells on. Feels you with more confidence 

[steviestevieneville]

19 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said:

He runs around but is not that quick, his holdup play is weak and he wins very little in the air.  He is young though and will improve in these areas over time, but Wells has a bit more experience and guile.  

I would be happy with either starting TBH as both have their pros and cons 

The runs around quote . He takes up positions /makes runs to not just get in himself but to drag defenders out of position for other runners 

[mozo]

Just now, petehinton said:

Hearing rumours of 3/1 odds on a Joe Williams injury 

Apparently, in the pre-match warm-up Williams will be practicing clutching his hamstring and punching the ground.

[Curr Avon]

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