Unflattering comparisons with civic greats like Jospeh Chamberlain have been made and the Prime Minister is on the record as saying he thinks Birmingham would be better led by a directly elected Mayor.

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New deals for defenders Phil Jagielka and Jospeh Yobo and goalkeeper Tim Howard were confirmed on Wednesday, while playmakers Mikel Arteta and Tim Cahill still have another three years to run on their agreements.

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