Sat 29th Nov - Molineux
By Francisco Acedo Last updated: 4th July 2008
Stojkovic: Out of favour at Sporting
Vladimir Stojkovic is attracting interest from a host of English clubs according to reports in Portugal.
The Serbia international keeper only joined Sporting Lisbon last summer, but after a bright start to his career at Estadio Jose Alvalade he has struggled to hold down a regular first-team spot.
A mid-season injury during the 2007/08 campaign hindered his progress, but he appears to have fallen out of favour under Paulo Bento.
Sporting are understood to be willing to discuss a potential deal for the 24-year-old, but admit that they are yet to receive a formal approach.
"Contact has been made but we have not yet had any offers," said a club director.
Stojkovic has also revealed that he would be open to a move to the Premier League, but is unsure as to what the future may hold.
"I will not rule out the possibility of going to England," he told Radio Renaiscenca.
"But to find out the truth it would be best to speak with my club."
Indications suggest that top flight outfits Stoke and Everton, along with Championship side Birmingham are the clubs keeping tabs on the keeper's situation.
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 6th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Watford |
| Tuesday 9th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Plymouth vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 13th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 17:20 | Preston vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 20th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 12:45 | Birmingham vs Reading |
| Friday 26th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Ipswich vs Birmingham |
| Sunday 28th December | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Swansea |
| Saturday 10th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Blackpool vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 17th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Cardiff |
| Tuesday 27th January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Birmingham vs Derby |
| Saturday 31st January | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Sheff Wed vs Birmingham |
| Tuesday 3rd February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Crystal Palace vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 7th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Burnley |
| Saturday 14th February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Nottm Forest |
| Saturday 21st February | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Coventry vs Birmingham |
| Saturday 7th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 15:00 | Birmingham vs Southampton |
| Tuesday 10th March | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| 19:45 | Barnsley vs Birmingham |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 29th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Wolverhampton 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 25th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 1 Ipswich | |
| Friday 21st November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Swansea 2 - 3 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 15th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 3 - 2 Charlton | |
| Saturday 8th November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Nottm Forest 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Monday 3rd November | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 0 - 1 Coventry | |
| Tuesday 28th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| QPR 1 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 25th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 3 - 1 Sheff Wed | |
| Tuesday 21st October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Crystal Palace | |
| Saturday 18th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Burnley 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 4th October | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 QPR | |
| Tuesday 30th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Derby 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 27th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Cardiff 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 20th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 0 - 1 Blackpool | |
| Tuesday 16th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Bristol City 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 13th September | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 1 - 0 Doncaster | |
| Saturday 30th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Norwich 1 - 1 Birmingham | |
| Tuesday 26th August | |
| Carling Cup | |
| Southampton 2 - 0 Birmingham | |
| Saturday 23rd August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Birmingham 2 - 0 Barnsley | |
| Saturday 16th August | |
| The Coca-Cola Football League Championship | |
| Southampton 1 - 2 Birmingham | |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 20 | 47 |
| 2 | Birmingham City | 20 | 41 |
| 3 | Reading | 20 | 37 |
| 4 | Burnley | 20 | 33 |
| 5 | Sheffield United | 20 | 32 |
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Birmingham defender Martin Taylor has denied the Championship is a two-horse race.
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