Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has dismissed reports West Ham are interested in Liam Ridgewell, Christian Benitez and Seb Larsson.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has warned recalled striker Christian Benitez to cut out the diving ahead of Saturday’s home meeting with Everton.

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is poised to make changes and give a full debut to January signing Michel as he looks for his players to show there is no hangover from their FA Cup setback at Portsmouth.

Birmingham striker James McFadden is battling to be fit for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes it is best for all parties that the Football Association decided to take no action against Birmingham’s Liam Ridgewell for his tackle on James McCarthy last weekend.

Joe Hart has thanked Birmingham goalkeeping coach Dave Watson for the impact he has had on his career ahead of England’s friendly international with Egypt.

A James McFadden penalty was the difference between Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic at St Andrews.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has urged Michel to bide his time as he waits for his first-team chance at St Andrews.

Alex McLeish insists he will “not dismiss out of hand” any possible signings put forward to him by Birmingham owner Carson Yeung and the board.

Alex McLeish joined the clamour for Bobby Zamora to gain England recognition after watching him inspire Fulham to a 2-1 Barclays Premier League victory over Birmingham.