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McLeish crosses the city to take the Aston Villa job

The first manager to move straight from Blues to Villa faces anger from both sets of fans.

18 June 2011 · Source: Wikipedia

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Blues relegated on the final day, three months after Wembley

Defeat at Tottenham sends Birmingham City down, but they will play in Europe next season.

23 May 2011 · Source: Wikipedia

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Blues' cup double hopes end at Bolton

An injury-hit side lose 3-2 in the FA Cup quarter-final, two weeks after their League Cup triumph.

13 March 2011 · Source: Wikipedia

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Blues win the League Cup at Wembley

Obafemi Martins scores a late winner against Arsenal to bring Birmingham City their first trophy since 1963.

28 February 2011 · Source: Wikipedia

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Martin O'Neill quits Aston Villa days before the season

Kevin MacDonald takes temporary charge after three straight sixth-place finishes.

10 August 2010 · Source: Wikipedia

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Villa beaten by Manchester United in the League Cup final

James Milner's early penalty is cancelled out by Owen and Rooney at Wembley.

1 March 2010 · Source: Wikipedia

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Statue of Football League founder William McGregor unveiled at Villa Park

The Villa director wrote the 1888 letter that created the world's first football league.

29 November 2009 · Source: Wikipedia

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Carson Yeung completes Birmingham City takeover

The Hong Kong businessman ends the era of David Gold and David Sullivan.

15 October 2009 · Source: Wikipedia

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Clarke century saves Australia in rain-hit Edgbaston Test

England stay 1-0 up in the Ashes after rain washes out the whole of the third day.

4 August 2009 · Source: ESPNcricinfo

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Gareth Barry leaves Villa for Manchester City

The England midfielder ends 12 years at Villa Park in a £12 million move.

3 June 2009 · Source: Wikipedia