Birmingham Fans Invade Pitch After Cup Win
2 December 2010 08:53
...of scenes they would have wanted to see in Zurich. "While we didn't see violence in the scenes, it was not far from that." Birmingham manager Alex McLeish said scenes of fan violence threatened to bring English football "back to the Dark Ages". But he did...
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Gunshot Sensors Used In UK For First Time
9 December 2010 09:48
...09, 2010 David Crabtree, Midlands correspondent Sensors which can detect gunshots being fired have been installed in areas of Birmingham. Gun crime has becoming a growing problem in the city It is the first time the Shotspotter Gunshot Location System has...
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Birmingham Fans Invade Pitch After Cup Win
1 December 2010 10:08
...City fans have invaded the pitch and thrown flares at rival Aston Villa supporters following their Carling Cup win. The invasion comes just hours before Fifa decide if England is fit to host the 2018 World Cup. Sky news sports reporter Chris Skudder, who was...
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Alarm Over High NHS Hospital Death Rates
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26 October 2010 09:47
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Stuart Parnaby of Birmingham consoles Craig Woodman of Brentford after he saw his penalty saved to win the game for Birmingham during the Carling Cup 4th round match between Birmingham City and Brentford at St Andrews (stadium) on October 26, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Stuart Parnaby of Birmingham consoles Craig Woodman of Brentford after he saw his penalty saved to win the game for Birmingham during the Carling Cup 4th round match between Birmingham City and Brentford at St Andrews (stadium) on October 26, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Roman Pavlyuchenko of Tottenham and David Murphy of Birmingham talk to referee Kevin Friend, after Alan Hutton of Tottenham head butted David Murphy of Birmingham during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Tottenham Hotspur at St Andrews on December 4, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Birmingham City keeper Ben Foster (l) and team mate Lee Bowyer (r) react to an own goal from Roger Johnson during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Everton at St Andrews on October 2, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Birmingham City keeper Ben Foster (l) and team mate Lee Bowyer (r) react to an own goal from Roger Johnson during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Everton at St Andrews on October 2, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Matt Derbyshire and Craig Gardner of Birmingham are challenged by Craig Woodman of Brentford during the Carling Cup 4th round match between Birmingham City and Brentford at St Andrews (stadium) on October 26, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa has to be pulled away from Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa is separated from Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City by referee Howard Webb after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Maik Taylor of Birmingham is mobbed by team mates after saving a penalty to win the shoot-out during the Carling Cup 4th round match between Birmingham City and Brentford at St Andrews (stadium) on October 26, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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Birmingham City supporters invade the pitch as police forces try to keep them back after beating Aston Villa in the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. Birmingham won 2- 1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jose Bosingwa of Chelsea falls under the challenge by Liam Ridgewell of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Chelsea at St Andrews on November 20, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jose Bosingwa of Chelsea falls under the challenge by Liam Ridgewell of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Chelsea at St Andrews on November 20, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Nicolas Anelka of Chelsea (C) is closed down by Barry Ferguson (L) and Stephen Carr of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Chelsea at St Andrews on November 20, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Nikola Zigic of Birmingham scores the second goal past Matthew Gilks of Blackpool as the fans celebrate during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Blackpool at St Andrews on October 23, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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Birmingham City supporters invade the pitch as police forces try to keep them back after beating Aston Villa in the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. Birmingham won 2- 1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Birmingham City supporters invade the pitch after beating Aston Villa in the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. Birmingham City won 2-1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Stewart Downing of Aston Villa races away from Liam Ridgewell of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Emile Heskey of Aston Villa is helped to his feet by Liam Ridgewell of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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Birmingham City supporters invade the pitch as police forces try to keep them back after beating Aston Villa in the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. Birmingham won 2- 1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Aston Villa's English defender Luke Young (R) pulls away from Birmingham City's Irish midfeidler Keith Fahey during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo. Aston Villa's English defender Luke Young (R) pulls away from Birmingham City's Irish midfeidler Keith Fahey during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa clashes with Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Nigel Reo-Coker of Aston Villa is shown the yellow card by referee Howard Webb after he appeared to kick Craig Gardener of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on October 31, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Salomon Kalou of Chelsea holds off the challenge by Barry Ferguson of Birmingham City during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and Chelsea at St Andrews on November 20, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Frederic Piquionne (R) of West Ham contests with Sebastian Larsson of Birmingham during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and West Ham United at St Andrews on November 6, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Nikola Zigic of Birmingham City celebrates his goal with Matt Derbyshire during the Carling Cup 3rd Round match between Birmingham City and MK Dons at St Andrews stadium on September 21, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Barry Bannan of Aston Villa clears under pressure from Keith Fahey of Birmingham City during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Nikola Zigic of Birmingham City celebrates his goal with Matt Derbyshire during the Carling Cup 3rd Round match between Birmingham City and MK Dons at St Andrews stadium on September 21, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Alexander Hleb of Birmingham City celebrates his goal with Craig Gardener his goal during the Carling Cup 3rd Round match between Birmingham City and MK Dons at St Andrews stadium on September 21, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Jean Beausejour of Birmingham City battles with Danny Woodards of MK Dons during the Carling Cup 3rd Round match between Birmingham City and MK Dons at St Andrews stadium on September 21, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: The teams of Birmingham City and MK Dons walk out to empty stands during the Carling Cup 3rd Round match between Birmingham City and MK Dons at St Andrews stadium on September 21, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Roger Johnson of Birmingham City celebrates vicory as the final whistle is blown during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Nikola Zigic of Birmingham City celebrates his goal with Matt Derbyshire during the Carling Cup 3rd Round match between Birmingham City and MK Dons at St Andrews stadium on September 21, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Cameron Jerome (L) of Birmingham contests with Luis Boa Morte of West Ham during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and West Ham United at St Andrews on November 6, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Cameron Jerome of Birmingham City chips the ball over Brad Friedel of Aston Villa but fails to score during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brad Friedel of Aston Villa appears to save on the line as Birmingham City players appeal to the linesman during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Alexander Hleb of Birmingham City celebrates his goal with Craig Gardener his goal during the Carling Cup 3rd Round match between Birmingham City and MK Dons at St Andrews stadium on September 21, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Cameron Jerome (R) of Birmingham scores their first goal under pressure from Daniel Gabbidon of West Ham during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and West Ham United at St Andrews on November 6, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Cameron Jerome of Birmingham attempts an overhead kick at goal with Robert Green of West Ham looking on during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and West Ham United at St Andrews on November 6, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Cameron Jerome of Birmingham City chips the ball over Brad Friedel of Aston Villa but fails to score during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Cameron Jerome (C) of Birmingham contests with Herita Ilunga (L) and Scott Parker (R) of West Ham during the Barclays Premier League match between Birmingham City and West Ham United at St Andrews on November 6, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Brad Friedel of Aston Villa appears to save on the line as Birmingham City players appeal to the linesman during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Roger Johnson and Stephen Carr of Birmingham City celebrates vicory as the final whistle is blown during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Roger Johnson of Birmingham City celebrates vicory as the final whistle is blown during the Carling Cup Quarter Final match between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews on December 1, 2010 in Birmingham, England.
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Birmingham City's Swedish midfielder Sebastian Larsson (C) celebrates scoring a penalty past Aston Villa's US goalkeeper Brad Friedel during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Birmingham City's English defender Liam Ridgewell (3L) has a goal dissallowed during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Birmingham City's owner, Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung (C), watches during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
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Birmingham City's Serbian forward Nikola Zigic celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Football League Cup football match betwen Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrews in Birmingham, central England, on December 1, 2010. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
