The squad then jetted out to Kuala Lumpur for the Asia Cup before returning for three more away fixtures at Port Vale, Burnley and Walsall.
Blues concluded their pre-season schedule with their only pre-season game at St. Andrew's against Spanish Cup holders Real Mallorca - Maik Taylor and Luciano Figueroa making their Blues debuts.
Sat 19th July - Burton Albion - K.O 3pm at Burton Albion...report
FA PREMIER LEAGUE ASIA CUP:
Blues v Newcastle Utd (Kuala Lumpa): Thursday 24th July, K.O 1.45pm ..report
Malaysia v Blues (3rd & 4th place play-off) Saturday 26th July, K.O 1.45pm ..report
Weds 30th July - Port Vale - K.O 7.45pm at Vale Park ..report
Sat 2nd Aug - Burnley - K.O 1pm at Turf Moor ..report
Tues 5th Aug - Walsall - K.O 7.45pm at Bescot Stadium ..report
Sat 9th Aug - Real Mallorca - K.O 3pm at St. Andrew's ..report
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