Football, music (mainly of the last millennium) and more
A garden of earthly delights – XTC’s studio albums – Mummer
XTC are the Village Green Preservation Society.
My best Blues eleven – midfield
My best eleven from over forty years of supporting Blues, now the engine room.
My best Blues eleven – defence
My best eleven from over forty years of supporting Blues, moving on to four at the back.
My best Blues eleven – Goalkeeper
My best eleven from over forty years of supporting Blues, starting with the last line of defence.
In praise of … compilation albums
When it comes to lists of favourite albums, compilation albums are often conspicuous by their absence.
Good riddance to bad rubbish
Birmingham City season review – 20/21
Something strangely familiar in the most unique of seasons.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Football, music (mainly of the last millennium) and more
