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Birmingham City Head to Head
Birmingham City: Head to Head reveals for the first time how the Blues have fared against every club they've ever played, in any competition, since the club entered the Football League. From Altrincham to York City, Birmingham's complete record of matches against each club is looked at in detail and illustrated with pictures. Also included is a table of players who've played for both clubs and a 'fact file' highlighting the most surprising nuggets to be gleaned from this fresh way of interpreting the club's statistics. Did you know that Joe Bradford, Blues' most prolific goalscorer, has scored more than twice as many goals for Birmingham (267) than his nearest rival, Trevor Francis (129)? Or that Birmingham have not met local rivals Aston Villa in the FA Cup for more than 100 years?
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St. Andrew's Encyclopedia: An A-Z of Birmingham City FC
One of the sleeping giants of English football, Birmingham City began life as Small Heath and in its early seasons in the Football League showed enormous potential. In 1906 Small Heath moved to its permanent home at St Andrew's and changed its name to Birmingham City. Although the club has often been overshadowed by the exploits of neighbouring Aston Villa, its has boasted a number of famous players including Frank Womack, Freddie Wheldon, Joe Bradford, Harry Hibbs, Gil Merrick, Trevor Smith, Malcolm Beard, Bob Latchford and the club's present manager, Trevor Francis. From the players to the managers, from the biggest victory to the worst defeat, this is an encyclopaedia of the club.
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The Little Book of Birmingham City
Traditionally Birmingham City have been the poor relations of Second-City football but that could all be about to change. Under the guidance of David Sullivan and the Gold Brothers and with a new 60-capacity stadium in prospect, Birmingham are undergoing a revival on the pitch as well as off it. The proverbial Sleeping Giants are gearing up to be a Big Club once more and the fanbase is there for the success. Birmingham City FC were founded in 1875 and their St Andrews ground was built on a former Romany encampment - any bad luck they have is said to emanate from a gypsy curse. But the Blues also claim to be the first British club to reach a European final, an Inter City Trade Fairs Cup Final against Barcelona in 1962, and their greatest-ever triumph came when they beat Villa in the 1963 League Cup Final.
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The Legends of Birmingham City
Birmingham City have had mixed fortunes since they formed as Small Heath Alliance in 1877, going on to enter the Football League in 1892. Along the way, they have had several promotions, played in two FA Cup finals, they have won the League Cup and have played in two European Fairs Cup finals. Blues players down the years have had their highs and lows. Here, for the first time, is a tribute to 100 of the club's outstanding performers. Illustrated throughout with high quality photographs, "The Legends of Birmingham City" will delight all true football fans. After great deliberation, the author has made a selection of players that includes some of his own particular favourites from recent times, as well as paying tribute to stars of a bygone era.
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Many more books in the Birmingham City football bookshop with annuals, in-depth player and manager profiles and biographies, club stats and history. |
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