Tag: Birmingham City

Bramall’s loan spell at Birmingham isn’t going to plan

After much hope of first-team football to continue boosting his development, things have since gone sour for Arsenal's Cohen Bramall during his loan spell at Birmingham City.

Interview: Doncaster’s Chloe Peplow reveals why she made the switch from Birmingham

Midfielder Chloe Peplow says she opted to join Doncaster Rovers Belles on loan in pursuit of more playing time, and is hoping the WSL 2 side can earn promotion to the top flight this season.

Arsenal stage crazy comeback against Birmingham for thrilling season opener

Arsenal Women staged a wonderful comeback for their FA WSL season opener against Birmingham.

Who is in action for Arsenal this weekend? Youth, women, loanees and more

Ahead of the weekend we're bringing you a comprehensive timetable for everything Arsenal related, from the first-team to the youth side, the women and the loanees.
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Loan watch: Bola, Asano, Nwakali and Lucas all feature

Marc Bola, Takuma Asano, Kelechi Nwakali and Lucas Perez all featured for their clubs last weekend. 

What Harry Redknapp’s sacking means for Jenkinson and Bramall

Arsenal loaned defenders Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall to Birmingham City in the summer, but the sacking of Harry Redknapp could affect their chances of regular playing time.

Wilshere turned down lucrative contract to stay at Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere rejected a huge contract offer from Birmingham City to stay with the Gunners on deadline day, according to reports.

Loan watch: Bramall makes league debut for Birmingham, Jenkinson injured, Mavididi

Arsenal left-back Cohen Bramall made his league debut for loan side Birmingham City and played 90 minutes in the Blues' 2-0 loss to Reading.
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Jenkinson: This is why I joined Birmingham

Carl Jenkinson has explained the thought process behind his loan move to Birmingham City.

Birmingham manager Harry Redknapp says he signed Bramall due to his excessive pace

Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp revealed he signed Arsenal left-back Cohen Bramall on a season-long loan to utilise his speed in games.

Redknapp pleased with Bramall’s professional debut

Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp has praised defender Cohen Bramall after his professional debut against Bournemouth.
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Bramall admits being homesick upon initial move to Arsenal

Cohen Bramall has admitted that while he was homesick when he first signed for Arsenal, he's gotten over it pretty quickly.

David Dein’s son commits Arsenal betrayal to work with ex-Tottenham manager

David Dein's son, Darren, is apparently helping former Tottenham manager, Harry Redknapp, with transfers over at Birmingham City.

Cohen Bramall reveals why he left Arsenal for Birmingham City

Arsenal defender Cohen Bramall has revealed why he chose to join Birmingham City on loan this season and what he's looking to achieve under Harry Redknapp.
Arsenal's English defender Carl Jenkinson celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road in Norwich on May 11, 2014. (LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images)

Arsenal supporters react to news of Jenkinson’s departure

It's probably fair to say that most Arsenal fans are pretty pleased with their club for offloading Carl Jenkinson on Birmingham City.
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Birmingham confirm loan signings of Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall

Birmingham City have confirmed the loan signings of Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall.
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Jenks and Bramall set to complete loan moves to Birmingham

Carl Jenkinson and Cohen Bramall are reportedly set to complete loan moves to Birmingham City later today.

Progress report: Krystian Bielik

Since his 19th birthday at the start of January this year, it's fair to say that Bielik has continued to progress at a rapid rate and his performances have thankfully not gone unnoticed.

Bielik interview on first-team football, experiences and turning down Hamburg

Krystian Bielik's loan spell at Birmingham City was a positive experience for the talented Poland youth international, who at 19, is good enough to feature on a weekly basis in England's second tier.

Bielik linked with Derby loan move

Krystian Bielik has already been linked with a season-long loan return to the Championship in recent weeks, as he's keen to gain more experience before staking his claim in the first-team at Arsenal.

Nottingham Forest keen on Arsenal’s Krystian Bielik

Nottingham Forest are reportedly keen on taking Krystian Bielik on loan next season.

Krystian Bielik could be loaned out again next season

Arsenal are ready to send Polish defender Krystian Bielik out on loan again next season, if reports are to be believed.
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Loan watch: Frustration for Arsenal’s loanees

A lack of minutes was once again the theme as only a few of Arsenal's players out on-loan featured for their clubs on Sunday and Monday's list of fixtures across Europe.
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Loan watch: Bielik, Crowley, Hinds and more feature

It was a mixed finish to the Easter weekend for Arsenal's loanees in action across Europe.
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Loan watch: Bennacer screamer, Toral goal & more

It was a better start to the weekend for Arsenal's loanees in action across Friday and Saturday's range of European fixtures.

Birmingham confirm they want Bielik next season

Birmingham’s manager, Gianfranco Zola, has confirmed that the club want to extend Krystian Bielik’s loan for another season.
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Loan watch: Bielik MOTM, Crowley scores + more

It was a mixed set of results for Arsenal's loanees across Europe on Friday and Saturday's round of fixtures.
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Bielik hailed by Birmingham teammate Kuszczak

Krystian Bielik has only been at Birmingham a few months but the youngster has already made a massive impression.

Zola singles out Beilik for special praise after Birmingham draw

Gianfranco Zola picked out Krystian Bielik for special praise after the Pole’s impressive display for Birmingham against Cardiff.
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Loan watch: Limited minutes and cameo appearances across Europe

It was a frustrating case of deja-vu for Arsenal's players out on loan.
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Bielik could start for Birmingham against Leeds

Krystian Bielik could start against Leeds when they play Birmingham live on Sky Sports on Friday night after manager, Gianfranco Zola, admitted the Arsenal youngster has given him a bit of a dilemma.
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Bielik ‘ready’ to face Leeds for Birmingham

Krystian Bielik has told his manager at Birmingham City that hes ready to be called upon whenever he’s needed.

OTD Arsenal lose League Cup final to Birmingham City

On 27 February 2011, Arsenal lost 2-1 to Birmingham City in the League Cup final at Wembley.

Bielik ‘inspired’ as Birmingham beat Wolves

Krytsian Bielik came on for Birmingham after 55 minutes, as they beat Wolves at Molineaux, and delivered an ‘inspired performance’ according to fans.
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Loan watch: Bola and Macey start, Zelalem scores and more

All but one of the players out on-loan featured for their respective sides in Friday and Saturday's round of fixtures across Europe with varying success and minutes scattered.

Arsenal’s transfer window – How was it for you?

Just as promised, Arsenal made no additions to their first team squad during the January transfer window.

Birmingham confirm Bielik loan capture

In the aftermath of their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Reading, Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola publicly revealed that Arsenal u23s captain Krystian Bielik will be joining on a loan deal until the end of the current campaign.

Loan watch: Three Arsenal loanees feature with mixed results

Three Arsenal loanees featured for their temporary clubs on Friday and Saturday.

Loan watch: Toral features in defeat, Debuchy returns

Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy returned from injury at the weekend to play for Bordeaux before Jon Toral only featured as a substitute for Birmingham City on Tuesday evening.

Independent attack Arsenal, Leicester, for doping by mentioning them in headline

The big story on Sunday was, no doubt, the allegations that some Arsenal players, along with Chelsea, Leicester City and Birmingham City ones, have been a little bit naughty when it comes to following the anti-doping regulations.