Baggies not back in for Ridgewell

by Setanta Staff , 24 January 2012 Birmingham team

West Brom have dismissed reports they have made a second bid for Birmingham defender Liam Ridgewell.


Both clubs confirmed last week that an initial offer for Ridgewell, who can play at left-back and centre-half, had been rejected.

But sources close to the Baggies - as well as Blues - are adamant a fresh, improved offer has not been lodged.

Albion insist the club's stance has not altered from head coach Roy Hodgson's media conference on Friday when it was indicated they would "move on" from attempting to sign Ridgewell.

The 27-year-old stressed his desire to leave St Andrew's last summer amid interest from Barclays Premier League clubs.

City, however, turned down a transfer request from the versatile defender which came within 24 hours of the close of the window.

Meanwhile, Birmingham winger Jean Beausejour is yet to complete his move to Wigan.

The Latics agreed an undisclosed fee for the Chile international on Monday and he is now discussing personal terms at the DW Stadium, as is Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard.

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Team P W D L +/- PTS
1.
Man City
38
28
5
5
64
89
2.
Man Utd
38
28
5
5
56
89
3.
Arsenal
38
21
7
10
25
70
4.
Tottenham
38
20
9
9
25
69
5.
Newcastle
38
19
8
11
5
65
6.
Chelsea
38
18
10
10
19
64
7.
Everton
38
15
11
12
10
56
8.
Liverpool
38
14
10
14
7
52
9.
Fulham
38
14
10
14
-3
52
10.
West Brom
38
13
8
17
-7
47
11.
Swansea
38
12
11
15
-7
47
12.
Norwich
38
12
11
15
-14
47
13.
Sunderland
38
11
12
15
-1
45
14.
Stoke
38
11
12
15
-17
45
15.
Wigan
38
11
10
17
-20
43
16.
Aston Villa
38
7
17
14
-16
38
17.
QPR
38
10
7
21
-23
37
18.
Bolton
38
10
6
22
-31
36
19.
Blackburn
38
8
7
23
-30
31
20.
Wolverhampton
38
5
10
23
-43
25
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