Football: Mcleish of a Mind to Give Taylor More Time in Shadows at Blues

Birmingham Post › March 28, 2008

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Embattled Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor is unlikely to return to Premier League action this weekend - despite the fact that Manchester City's visit to St Andrew's tomorrow signals the start of a two-match ban for fellow centre half Liam Ridgewell.

Indeed, Birmingham manager Alex McLeish revealed he is even considering playing Franck Queudrue out of position at the heart of the City defence, or may even call on Raphael Schmitz, amidst concerns that Taylor is not mentally ready to step back into the spotlight.

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Football: Mcleish of a Mind to Give Taylor More Time in Shadows at Blues

The 28-year-old has not played since his controversial tackle broke the leg of Arsenal striker Eduardo on February 23, since when he has been the unwitting centre of a media and political ma...

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