Archive - Ryan’s Substack

Match Report: Middlesbrough 2-1 Blues

A hard-fought but ultimately fruitless affair on the road as Blues' woes away from St.Andrews continue despite an improved display.

Nov 9 •

Match Report: Blues 4-0 Millwall

Who put the ball in the Millwall net? You know the rest. Birmingham City win 4-0 at St.Andrews again.

Nov 6 •

October 2025

Match Report: Bristol City 1-0 Blues

Another stodgy display on the road as Blues succumb to Sinclair Armstrong's first goal of the season.

Oct 26 •

Match Report: Preston North End 0-1 Blues

Phil Neumann's return to the XI saw him score the winner at Deepdale as Blues ended their mini winless run.

Oct 23 •

Match Report: Blues 2-3 Hull City

Blues' long unbeaten at St.Andrews ended in chaotic fashion as a Jay Stansfield double isn't enough to secure a result.

Oct 20 •

Birmingham City's Defensive Woes

A long read breaking down Birmingham City's issues defending set-pieces and crosses.

Oct 17 •

Match Report: Wrexham 1-1 Blues

The "Hollywood Derby" ends in a score-draw as Blues control without penetrating following a difficult first period.

Oct 4 •

Match Report: Blues 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday

Another late show at St.Andrews as Demarai Gray keeps Birmingham City's long unbeaten run in tact to break Sheffield Wednesday hearts

Oct 2 •

September 2025

Match Report: Coventry City 3-0 Blues

Birmingham City are thumped at Coventry City as Jack Robinson sees red and our set-piece problem continues.

Sep 28 •

Match Report: Blues 1-0 Swansea City

Birmingham City got back to winning ways thanks to Lyndon Dykes' late winner.

Sep 22 •

Match Report: Stoke City 1-0 Blues

Blues succumb to a third consecutive loss in all competitions thanks to Bosun Lawal's header.

Sep 15 •

Birmingham City 2025-26: The Transfer Window

The transfer window is done with 30 incomings and outgoings. A look at the story of the window, incomings, outgoings, the squad and final thoughts.

Sep 4 •

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