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De Ridder happy at Wigan
Daniel De Ridder has revealed that the main reason why he joined Wigan was because of Steve Bruce; his former coach at Birmingham. De Ridder praised Bruce for his leadership qualities.
de Ridder to leave Birmingham
Dutch midfielder Daniel de Ridder looks set to quit Birmngham City. The talented winger is being linked with a return to his homeland, with Groningen and Feyenoord both linked with his services.
Preview: B'ham vs P'mouth
Portsmouth are looking for their 75th league victory under Harry Redknapp, in the 75th Premier League fixture since his return to Fratton Park this week two years ago.
Bruce has £15m warchest
Steve Bruce is reportedly being given £15m to find players to help keep Wigan in the top flight of the Premiership this season. The ex-Birmingham boss is keen to establish Wigan as a force in the Premiership and has admitted he will be spending big in order to do so.
Preview: Birm vs Aston Villa
Birmingham and Aston Villa go head to head in the 105th Birmingham derby on Sunday at 1pm. Villa's double over Birmingham in the season before last was the first in Premier League history, and Birmingham will be keen to get a win after a poor run of results. They have lost five of their last six, whilst Aston Villa have not won away from home in 6 months.
De Ridder relishing derby
Daniel de Ridder is relishing the prospect of his first Birmingham derby against Aston Villa on Sunday. The Dutchman has been very impressive since joining the club, and was influential in the 3-2 victory over Wigan.
Birmingham beat Wigan
Two goals from Olivier Kapo inspired Birmingham to an entertaining 3-2 victory over Wigan at St Andrews. Birmingham's victory will ease the pressure on Steve Bruce and Birmingham in their fight for survival in the Premiership.
Elano the hero wraps up win
Brazilian magician Elano kept Manchester City riding high with his fourth goal in three games as Birmingham slipped to a 1-0 loss at Eastlands. Elano shrugged off any lingering effects of jet lag after playing for his country in midweek by maintaining his superb domestic form.
