Shane Ireland

Sports content editor Reach PLC / Previously football writer @Birmingham_Live / @BCFC and @WarwickshireCCC fan

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

@joshhollandLCFC Congratulations mate, thoroughly deserved. Delighted for you

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

@RCWFC Get in there boys 💛🖤

[Alex Dicken @alexedicken]

Chris Davies says Birmingham City striker Marvin Ducksch is available for Saturday's game against Hull City.

"There’s been consequences internally for what happened and that’s all something that he’s accepted."
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[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

Everyone at the Club is deeply saddened by today’s news about one of our own, Paul Pike.

We are grateful to all those—both in Derby and back here in Birmingham—who gave their time and support during the search in recent days, including both West Midlands and Derbyshire Police, who have been working tirelessly in the background. The compassion shown reflects the very best of our footballing community.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Paul’s family, friends, and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

[Popside Fanatics @PopsideFanatics]

If anyone is interested in coming down tomorrow to Pride Park to search for Birmingham City supporter Paul Pike (image provided) please come down for 1230pm outside West Stand in the car park.

Due to other commitments such as work, school runs etc please if you can, come back down to continue and if you can’t don’t worry.

If you cannot make it tomorrow don’t worry, all we ask is if you can share this post over all social media platforms to search for Paul.

Paul Pike described as a white male, slim build and short dark brown hair and beard, is 18 years old and 6ft 1in. Paul was last seen outside Pride Park Stadium on Saturday 21st March when Derby played Birmingham City.

Paul has ADHD and is autistic

He was last seen wearing a Sergio Tacchino tracksuit top which is grey on the top and black on the bottom, a Burberry patterned baseball cap, navy blue polo shirt and blue jeans.

Anyone who was driving in the Pride Park area at the time who has dash cam footage and anyone who has seen him, or has any information on his whereabouts, is asked to contact the police using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 1095 of 24 March:
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://t.co/553m87AgXG
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://t.co/oJu9Ys0jK4

#dcfc #dcfcfans @dcfcofficial @BCFC #kro @phillowe1 @Ed__Dawes @YardieRams @PunjabiRams @RamsTrust @PageDcfc

[Alex Dicken @alexedicken]

The treatment room at EPIC is emptying. Ethan Laird returned to training last week, Jack Robinson is back this week.

Tomoki Iwata has been able to train after missing the Leeds match too.
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[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

@ItsRossBrierley I agree with your point Ross, but this race/meeting was what it was solely because of Constitution Hill. Who else have we got?

[ITV Racing @itvracing]

CONSTITUTION HILL WINS ON FLAT DEBUT 🏆

A commanding win in the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes under @oismurphy for Nicky Henderson & Michael Buckley 👏

Look at the wait for the second 🤯

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

Jonbon💚💛
You titan! What a legend.

[Francis Keogh @HonestFrank]

So sad we will never get to hear this iconic commentary line again ⚪️

#JohnVirgo #Snooker @jvofficialjv

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

A great footballer and an even better man. 💙

RIP Hoppy, never forgotten.

[Alex Dicken @alexedicken]

🚨Danish striker August Priske becomes Birmingham City's fourth signing of the window. 🇩🇰

Chris Davies is a big fan of Priske and the 21-year-old has signed a contract through to 2031.
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[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

Awful news. My dad’s favourite ever player and such a lovely fella who always had time for a chat.

RIP Hoppy, proper Blues. 💙

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

The Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a much loved former player, Robert Hopkins.

The former winger played 207 times for Blues and became a cult hero amongst fans thanks to his no nonsense mentality and passion for the game.

One of our own, who not only played for the Club, but supported home and away once his playing days had finished.

Everyone at the Club sends their thoughts and condolences to “Hoppo’s” friends and family.

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

Very, very few teams could do it. This team definitely cannot.

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

If any team can do it, this team can.

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

All I want for Christmas is for Andrew Kitchen to never referee a Birmingham City match again 🙏

[Free Lions @WeAreFreeLions]

We have been concerned about pricing for participating nations for months now and have been raising these concerns with Football Supporters Europe and our FA. The early trends were worrying and it is devastating to see those concerns turn reality with the release of England’s prices for the World Cup.

ESTC members have followed England loyally throughout this campaign, from Barcelona to Belgrade, Riga to Tirana, multiple midweek trips to Wembley, as well as the caps built from the Euro 2024 campaign, all to back the team to make the World Cup.

These prices are a slap in the face to supporters who support their team outside of the flagship tournament that appears every four years.

To call the Category 3 tickets, the cheapest available to ESTC members, “Supporter Value Category 3” that comes at a cost of $7020 if you want to follow England from start to finish, is laughable.

A game for supporters, loyalty has been thrown out of the window and supporters of the participating nations have been completely let down.

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

Another wasted away match from the team who scores four goals every home game

[luke brown @lukeb0604]

2 spare for Southampton today, meet at ground #BCFC #KRO

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

🚨 HE’S DONE IT! 🚨

No doubt before. No doubt now.

A true great of the game 🙌

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

All the talent in the world but just the most unserious player.

[Shane Ireland @_ShaneIreland]

Matt Prior is absolutely correct here. That was a risk really not worth taking from
Harry Brook.