Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City

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Browsing the 5 game form history, no team is better than Blues (we best Swans by a point), and no team is worse than Norwich (big zero from 5). We could conceivably make a big push and have a win streak not seen since League 1. Could we dream? Is there a potential banana skin ahead? Is Stoke a dark horse fixture? Can we beat the Swans? Help me feel our cup is at least half full, Bluenoses.

It’s Sunday, which means it’s time to pick your Blues Player of the Week! 💙

Who has stood out for you over the past week? Whether it’s been a match-winning performance, a goal, an assist, a brilliant defensive display, or simply someone who has consistently impressed — this is your chance to give them some recognition.

Nominate your Player of the Week in the comments and let us know why.

KRO! 🔵⚪

Wow. Just fucking wow. 3 straight wins, 8 goals, 3 clean sheets, 3 points off top!
I know it’s early but I’m thoroughly enjoying this, we’re in a great position to get into the play offs, the football on display is brilliant and life is good- KRO 💙

Birmingham City 3-0 Queens Park Rangers — MatchPal post-match thread

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Birmingham City vs Queens Park Rangers — MatchPal match thread

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Been in a few articles, but here's one.

"We spoke to him last season – ‘You’ve been fantastic, we think the world of you’ – but he’s got a young family. I think he’s got three (kids) now. He’s got an overloading midfield now, three vs two, and I think their future is back home in Japan," he said.

"He was calm about it, but we haven’t really taken it on any further. We’re both content with that. What I said to him at the start of the season is, you’re going nowhere, you’re an absolutely critical player, you’re going to be a critical player this season, and we’ll speak again as the season goes on, and he’s happy with that."

It's not often you see that sort of level of frankness, and while he does say they'll stay in contact, it sort of gives the impression that they've known about this for a little while.

If he does go, what a servant he's been. Seems like he's shaken off his rough start to the season recently, and it's fair to say he's done whatever has been asked of him and always given 100%. That Newcastle goal will be talked about for a long time.

How are we 6 months on and still without a DoF. I understand that targets were probably earmarked for this year, but how can you do further future planning without a figurehead to lead it all. The on the pitch stuff has been fantastic this season, but the work should be happening to ensure the momentum continues to build, not peter out. Has anyone heard anything? Is Murtough (or anyone) imminent, or is that a no-go as well?

So, we all know how good BOS has been this season but I think he needs so much more credit than his performances but as a total professional and his commitment.

I saw an interview he did at the start of the season (think it was with Alex Dicken but I’m struggling to find it) where he said that last season he wasn’t fit and felt like he was struggling to keep up in games.

Instead of having a full off season he changed his diet and trained hard over the summer and got himself into the fittest shape he has ever been in to push on this year and give more to the team.

Fair play to the lad he must have worked hard as he seems like a completely new signing his season.

Fingers crossed he stays fit now and carries on his great form!

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Birmingham City 4-0 Preston North End — MatchPal post-match thread

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From the BBC, they've done an analysis of how much Man City could have potentially cost other clubs with their dodgy financials. I feel like it's a bit hyperbolic as even if they weren't cheating they'd not have been relegated every season, but interesting nonetheless.

It’s Sunday, which means it’s time to pick your Blues Player of the Week! 💙

Who has stood out for you over the past week? Whether it’s been a match-winning performance, a goal, an assist, a brilliant defensive display, or simply someone who has consistently impressed — this is your chance to give them some recognition.

Nominate your Player of the Week in the comments and let us know why.

KRO! 🔵⚪

West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Birmingham City — MatchPal post-match thread

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