Adrian Robson

A garden of earthly delights – XTC’s studio albums – Mummer

XTC are the Village Green Preservation Society.

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My best Blues eleven – midfield

My best eleven from over forty years of supporting Blues, now the engine room.

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My best Blues eleven – defence

My best eleven from over forty years of supporting Blues, moving on to four at the back.

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My best Blues eleven – Goalkeeper

My best eleven from over forty years of supporting Blues, starting with the last line of defence.

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In praise of … compilation albums

When it comes to lists of favourite albums, compilation albums are often conspicuous by their absence.

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Good riddance to bad rubbish

Adrian at the Carling Cup final at Wembley in 2011

Birmingham City season review – 20/21

Something strangely familiar in the most unique of seasons.

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Over and out

Blackburn Rovers 5 – Birmingham City 2

The strangest of seasons came to an end at Ewood Park as an experimental Blues were overwhelmed by a Blackburn side who made their greater experience count in the last twenty minutes.

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A garden of earthly delights – XTC’s studio albums – English Settlement

English Settlement is the pivotal album for XTC with both cover and name signaling a shift in perspective for the band. A shift from suburban to countryside, from contemporary to timeless.

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Lack of fringe benefits

Birmingham City 0 – Cardiff City 4

Disappointing day at St Andrews as an experienced Cardiff side overwhelmed a disjointed mish-mash of a Blues side.

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Bowyer saves the day

Derby County 1 – Birmingham City 2

Safe! A stirring second half comeback turned things around at Pride Park as Blues second half display grabbed the three points needed to ensure survival in the Championship.