February 2009 Archives

WHEN it comes to anatomy, it's fair to say I don't know my gluteus maximus from my humerus.

Which is why I had to consult a medical book to try to appreciate the full extent of Eduardo Alves da Silva's horrific injury after witnessing his trauma at St Andrew's almost exactly a year ago.

It was clear the Arsenal striker had hurt his ankle at 3.08pm on Saturday, February 23, 2008 (you didn't need to be a TV researcher on Casualty to work that much out).

DISAPPOINTING Blues' morale hit a new low down at the Ricoh yesterday.

Scott Dann's goal after just 59 seconds was enough to hand Coventry a deserved victory and yet again leave promotion-chasing Blues praying for results elsewhere to go their way.

Fortunately, Reading's defeat at home to Bristol City eased the blow for Blues, who will now be waiting on today's encounter between leaders Wolves and dark horses Cardiff.

This result completed back-to-back home defeats of the Championship's top two for Cov and ignited the Sky Blues' faint hopes of making the play-offs.

Birmingham City writer Colin Tattum held his second question and answer session with fans on Friday.

For 90 minutes, everything from missed transfers to the future of the manager were discussed. You can replay the live chat here, and leave your comments below: