25'
Birmingham C. [0 - 1] Wigan Athletic 17' P. Scharner Copyright © 1998-2007 LiveScore.com
Birmingham C. [0 - 1] Wigan Athletic 17' P. Scharner Copyright © 1998-2007 LiveScore.com
Goal B. City
Birmingham C. [1 - 1] Wigan Athletic 17' P. Scharner 23' [0 - 1] M. Bent 26' [1 - 1] O. Kapo (pen.) Copyright © 1998-2007 LiveScore.com
HT Birmingham C. [1 - 1] Wigan Athletic
Birmingham C. [1 - 1] Wigan Athletic
17'
P. Scharner
23' [0 - 1]
M. Bent
26' [1 - 1] O. Kapo (pen.)
FT Birmingham C. 3 - 2 Wigan Athletic
FT Birmingham C. [3 - 2] Wigan Athletic
17'
P. Scharner
23' [0 - 1]
M. Bent
26' [1 - 1] O. Kapo (pen.)
59' [1 - 2]
M. Bent
67' [2 - 2] L. Ridgewell
81' [3 - 2] O. Kapo
Nice win here by City they are gaining some ground to keep from getting relegated.
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Premier League
Final - St Andrews Stadium Attendance: 27,661
Birmingham 3 - 2 Wigan
Olivier Kapo (pen 26)
Liam Ridgewell (67)
Olivier Kapo (81)
Marcus Bent (23)
Marcus Bent (59)
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Match Stats
Birmingham Wigan Shots (on Goal) 18(10) 10(5) Fouls 11 12 Corner Kicks 6 6 Offsides 3 3 Time of Possession 51% 49% Yellow Cards 0 1 Red Cards 0 0 Saves 4 9
Teams Birmingham Wigan 1 Maik Taylor Chris Kirkland 1 2 Stephen Kelly Titus Bramble 19 15 Franck Queudrue Andreas Granqvist 4 6 Liam Ridgewell Mario Melchiot 25 5 Rafael Schmitz Paul Scharner 18 20 Daniel De Ridder Kevin Kilbane 8 23 Olivier Kapo Jason Koumas 10 26 Fabrice Muamba Denny Landzaat 14 12 Mehdi Nafti Antoine Sibierski 6 28 Wilson Palacios Antonio Valencia 16 10 Cameron Jerome Marcus Bent 23 Substitutes 18 Richard Kingson Michael Pollitt 12 17 Neil Danns Emmerson Boyce 17 7 Sebastian Larsson Ryan Taylor 2 11 Gary McSheffrey Josip Skoko 24 8 Garry O'Connor Julius Aghahowa 15 Substitutions G O'Connor for F Muamba (62)
J Aghahowa for A Sibierski (84)
S Larsson for W Palacios (78)
G McSheffrey for D De Ridder (90)
Yellow Cards Paul Scharner (16)
· Club Rosters: Birmingham | Wigan
Match Information
Stadium: St Andrews Stadium, England
Attendance: 27,661
Match Time: 10:00 ET
Referee: Steve Tanner
Birmingham 3-2 Wigan: Brucey bonus
Everton vs Birmingham
Premier League 2007/2008 | Campeonato | Day 12
Everton
Birmingham
Date
2007-11-03 15h00City
LiverpoolStadium
Goodison ParkReferee
Everton Football Club League Home
Away
Everton 0-1 Man.United D TU
Everton 1-1 Metalist
E CC
Sheffield Wed 0-3 V Everton 2-0 Middlesbrough V Metalist 2-3 V
Birmingham City Football Club League Home
Away
Birmingham 0-1 West Ham D Birmingham 2-1 V Middlesbrough 2-0 Birmingham D Birmingham 1-0 Bolton V Liverpool 0-0 Birmingham E
Last Matches
League Home Result Away Tournament Everton 0-0 Birmingham Premier League 2005/2006 Everton 1-1 Birmingham Premier League 2004/05 Everton 1-0 Birmingham Premier League 2003/2004 Everton 1-1 Birmingham Liga Inglesa 2002/03 Everton 4-1 Birmingham Liga Inglesa 1985/86 Everton 1-1 Birmingham Liga Inglesa 1983/84 Everton 0-0 Birmingham Liga Inglesa 1982/83 Everton 3-1 Birmingham Liga Inglesa 1981/82 Everton 1-1 Birmingham Liga Inglesa 1980/81 Everton 1-0 Birmingham Liga Inglesa 1978/79
Really hope that Everton can win this! Timmy to score!!
Birmingham's Muamba: Leaving Arsenal right decision
Birmingham City midfielder Fabrice Muamba has no regrets leaving Arsenal in the summer.
He said: "The decision to leave Arsenal was left up to me. Nobody forced me out and I have no regrets about leaving.
"Whenever I make a decision I always stick by it and I'm happy with my decision."
Although Muamba is content with life at St Andrews, the man once tipped to fill Patrick Vieira's boots at Arsenal insists he has not given up hope of playing for a top English side.
He added: "I want to play for one of the top clubs in the Premier League and win a regular place in the England Under-21 team.
"But right now I just want to enjoy playing for Birmingham."
Birmingham's Muamba: Arsenal boss Wenger a genius
Birmingham City midfielder Fabrice Muamba has hailed his former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as a "genius".
The England Under-21 midfielder, who joined Birmingham from the Gunners for £4million in the summer, claims Wenger is the best coach any young player could work with.
Muamba, 19, said: "Arsene gives good advice and helps you improve technically and physically - he's a genius.
"He's one of the best coaches in the world to work under for any young player who wants to improve and do well for himself."
Brother of Birmingham's Palacios kidnapped
The teenage brother of Birmingham City midfielder Wilson Palacios has reportedly been kidnapped.
Edwin Rene Palacios, 15, was abducted from his home in La Ceiba, about 350km north of Tegucigalpa, on the Central American country's east coast, Hector Ivan Mejia, a spokesman for the Public Safety Department, said.
"The family has asked us not to get involved, but the police are going to investigate the kidnapping," Mejia, who is unaware if a ransom has been demanded, said.
Wilson Palacios, who moved to Birmingham on loan from Olimpia in August, has played five games this season in the Barclays Premier League, the last a 3-2 win over Wigan Athletic on Saturday, and also appeared in the 3-0 Carling Cup defeat by Blackburn Rovers. Birmingham refused to comment last night.
Such a crime is not without precedent in Honduras, where there have been 33 kidnappings already this year. In December 2002, Henry Suazo, the brother of David Suazo, the Inter Milan and Honduras striker, was abducted. Henry, who played in the domestic league for Marathon, was released after two weeks.
Birmingham confirm Palacios brother kidnapped
Birmingham City have confirmed the younger brother of Wilson Palacios has been kidnapped in his native Honduras.
"Birmingham City can regretfully confirm that stories in today's media concerning the kidnapping of Wilson Palacios' brother are true," confirmed a club statement.
"The club is supporting the player at this difficult time and helping him remain in constant contact with his family in Honduras.
"The matter is being dealt with capably by the Honduran Police therefore Wilson is staying in the UK in the hope that his 15-year-old brother, Edwin Rene, will be returned to his family soon.
"Our thoughts are with Wilson and his family, and everyone at the club is hoping for Edwin's speedy and safe return."
Palacios staying with Birmingham
Wilson Palacios will stay with Birmingham City despite his younger brother being kidnapped back home in Honduras.
Midfielder Palacios, 23, on loan from Honduran club Olimpia with a view to a permanent deal, has made six appearances for Brum following a trial at Arsenal in the summer.
But his hopes of making it in the Premier League have been thrown into turmoil by news 15-year-old Edwin has been snatched by criminals seeking cash.
A Birmingham statement said: "The matter is being dealt with capably by police and so Wilson is staying in the UK."
Birmingham boss Bruce eager to help Palacios
Steve Bruce has pledged to do all he can to help Wilson Palacios after his teenage brother was kidnapped.
Birmingham confirmed earlier this week that Palacios would stay with the club following the abduction of 15-year-old Edwin Rene.
Bruce, who has yet to decide whether to include Palacios against Everton on Saturday, admits he has been stunned by the events.
"I will assess him over the next 24 hours," said the Blues boss.
"For him to be dealing with this kidnapping business at the moment is quite harrowing. We all hope that it can be resolved as quickly as possible.
"We will support him as best we can and make sure he gets all the help the club can give him because he obviously he needs it."
Bruce revealed the club were being kept informed of the latest developments.
He explained: "We have spoken to the Honduras Embassy in London to be kept up to date.
"There has been a ransom demand on the boy. It is in the hands of the authorities and police."
Middlesbrough, Birmingham wait for West Brom's Gera
Premiership clubs are keeping tabs on Zoltan Gera's situation at West Brom.
The Hungary international is off contract in the summer and is baulking at penning a new deal.
Middlesbrough, Fulham and Birmingham City have been following Gera for the last 12 months and the midfielder said: "I am not satisfied with my present situation - mainly because this season I was very confident of being involved and was pleased with my form.
"I am not happy at all if I have a good contract and earn a lot of money, but find myself sitting on the bench week after week. I would rather not sign a contract on that basis.
"I know there are no guaranteed positions in the starting team, but my only conclusion at the moment is that I am not in the manager's plans as an important player and while that happens it would be a mistake to sign a contract and commit my future to the club.
"I love Albion, the players, the fans, but based on what is happening I won't hurry to sign a contract. I would like to establish how important I am."
Birmingham boss Bruce hails Kapo impact
Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce is delighted with the impact made by Olivier Kapo since his summer arrival.
"We knew when we got him that he was quite a talent, but it hadn't gone as he would have liked for a couple of seasons," Bruce told the Birmingham Mail.
"He had been loaned out to Monaco and Levante and we felt we could give him a platform in the Premier League to kick-start his career again.
"Like we did when we brought in Christophe Dugarry, we've given him a lot of responsibility and he's responded.
"He's got all the ingredients. He's a top-class athlete, he's supremely gifted and he has got a wonderful left foot.
"At times he is that easy-going, laid-back type. And he has had to adjust to the Premier League after the slower tempo of where he had been before.
"But Olivier's done a great job for us. He is very popular among the players and is no trouble at all."
Norwich snap up Birmingham defender Taylor
Norwich City have snapped up Birmingham defender Martin Taylor on-loan.
Taylor has made just one appearance for the Blues so far this season - in their Carling Cup defeat at his former club Blackburn - and has now moved to Carrow Road on a deal until December 8.
The 27-year-old will be included in the squad for Sunday's East Anglia derby with Ipswich and new manager Glenn Roeder believes the 6ft 4in centre-back will be a good addition to his squad.
He told the club's official website: I am delighted to secure the services of Martin Taylor.
"He is a player who I've followed throughout his career and he will be an outstanding member of the team while he is with us.
"Martin played an important role in Birmingham's promotion to the Premier League last season and he brings much-needed height in both penalty boxes."
Birmingham boss Bruce delighted with De Ridder capture
Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce is delighted with the form being shown by summer signing Daniel de Ridder.
"Sometimes when you get players, you need a bit of luck and to be able to get in sharpish," Bruce told the Birmingham Mail. "I remember I was sitting there in the summer watching television and the Under-21 European Championship.
"Holland were playing Belgium and I thought 'blimey, he's a good player'.
"Of course, everyone was on about Babel, Drenthe and Rigters. But for me de Ridder looked fantastic.
"After that, I made sure I watched the Dutch again.
"The third time was against England in the semi-final when he took one of the penalties.
"Before that game, I got onto his agent and asked him what was he doing, what his situation was and so on.
"To find out he was on a free from Celta Vigo after their relegation was absolutely music to my ears - that sort of deal's right up our street!
"What he also can do is play off the front, or on the left as well as the right. So that's another plus."
Bruce: Larsson has big role at Birmingham
Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce says Swede Sebastian Larsson has a big role to play this season.
"He was unfortunate to be out of the side because he was sick at Manchester City," said Bruce. "Daniel de Ridder came on in that match and how could I leave him out (against Wigan) after the performance he gave?
"But he showed a great attitude, Seb. Even after the game he walked straight up to de Ridder and congratulated him, and this is the player who has taken his position.
"It just shows you what a good spirit there is. They realise it's a squad game and sometimes you are not going to get a look-in and that you have to be patient.
"And, ultimately, it is the squad that will seal our fate."
Everton 1 - 0 Birmingham C.
14' Everton [1 - 0] Birmingham C.
10' [1 - 0] A. Yakubu
YES! LETS GO EVERTON!
Everton 1 - 0 Birmingham C.
45' Everton [1 - 0] Birmingham C.
10' [1 - 0] A. Yakubu
38'
S. Kelly
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