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Last updated: 24th May 2008
Zigic: Attracting English eyes
Skysports.com understands three Premier League clubs have flown scouts over to Dublin to check on Serbia striker Nikola Zigic.
The giant front-man, 6ft 7in, will line-up against Republic of Ireland in Giovanni Trapattoni's first official game at the helm on Saturday, aware that he could be playing for a move to England.
Zigic has endured a difficult past campaign in Spain with Valencia, who are ready to reshape their squad in the summer, with news of his possible availability having alerted Bolton, Everton and Tottenham.
It is expected that all three will be represented at the game, with Zigic seen as being ideal for English football given his physical prowess.
A three-time Serbian player of the year, Zigic has in the past spoken of a desire to one day ply his trade in England.
And his dream could soon be realised should the former Red Star Belgrade and Racing Santander hit-man fit the criteria of those English clubs seeking a recognised goalscorer in the summer.

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| Saturday 25th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 15:00 | Burton Albion vs Birmingham |
| Wednesday 29th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 19:45 | Dag & Red vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 1st August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 15:00 | Nottm Forest vs Birmingham |
| Sunday 2nd August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 15:00 | Cheltenham vs Birmingham |
| Tuesday 4th August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| 19:45 | Crewe vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 15th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Man Utd vs Birmingham |
| Tuesday 18th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Birmingham vs Portsmouth |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Stoke |
| Saturday 29th August | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Tottenham vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 12th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Aston Villa |
| Saturday 19th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hull vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Bolton |
| Saturday 3rd October | |
| Barclays Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Burnley vs Birmingham |
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|---|---|
| Sunday 3rd May | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Reading 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 25th April | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 2 Preston | |
| Saturday 18th April | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Watford 0 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Monday 13th April | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 1 Plymouth | |
| Saturday 11th April | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Charlton 0 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Monday 6th April | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 0 Wolverhampton | |
| Saturday 21st March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 1 Norwich | |
| Saturday 14th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Doncaster 0 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 10th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Barnsley 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 7th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Southampton | |
| Wednesday 4th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Bristol City | |
| Sunday 1st March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Sheff Utd 2 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 24th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 21st February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Coventry 1 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 14th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 0 Nottm Forest | |
| Saturday 7th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 1 Burnley | |
| Saturday 31st January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Sheff Wed 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 27th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Derby | |
| Saturday 24th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Blackpool 2 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 17th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 1 Cardiff | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Birmingham City | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers | 0 | 0 |
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