Birmingham City FC

David Murphy will remain at Birmingham for a further two years after an extension clause in his contract was activated.

West Brom keeper Ben Foster has confirmed he will not be ending his international exile despite the pleas of new England boss Roy Hodgson.

Birmingham goalkeeping coach Dave Watson will work with England during Euro 2012.

Chris Hughton was reluctant to speculate on his future as Birmingham manager after suffering play-off semi-final heartache on Wednesday.

Blackpool sealed a showdown with West Ham in the Championship play-off final after drawing 2-2 at Birmingham to win 3-2 on aggregate.

Marlon King has warned Blackpool that Birmingham are 'raring to go' ahead of the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final.

Chris Hughton is a manager that likes to work one game at a time, and he admits Birmingham's play-off date with Blackpool is bigger than most.

Chris Hughton is targeting an improved performance in the second leg of Birmingham's play-off semi-final after seeing his side lose 1-0 to Blackpool.

A Curtis Davies own goal handed Blackpool a narrow advantage in their Championship play-off semi-final with Birmingham.