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A Tough Point – Ipswich Reflections

Birmingham City played out a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town in front of the Sky TV cameras on Friday night. A controversial penalty from Brett Pitman levelled things after David Cotterill had lashed the Blues in front midway through the first half.

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In Need of a Defender

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Michael Morrison is potentially a doubt for the weekend having been substituted “as a precaution” in the Capital One Cup win over Bristol Rovers. With David Edgar having been loaned out to Sheffield United without a recall clause it potentially leaves Blues with two fit centre-backs – Paul Robinson and Jonathan Spector – for the clash with Burnley at the weekend.

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Defensive Cover

Since the collapse of the signing of Rob Kiernan a few weeks back, Birmingham City have not brought in any defenders to strengthen their back line. Although Blues go into the season with four seasoned centre-backs, there are concerns among some sections of fans with respect to David Edgar, Jonathan Spector and Paul Robinson being up to the task.

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Bolton Preview in Association with EZE Group

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Gary Rowett takes his players north to the Macron Stadium for the final game of the Championship campaign today. Over 3,600 Blues fans travel with them in a celebratory mood in direct contrast to the despair of this time last year.

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Blackburn Preview in Association with EZE Group

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Blackburn come to St Andrew’s in the penultimate home game of the season for Gary Rowett’s men. Neither team has anything to play for other than pride following Blues’ mathematical confirmation of safety on Saturday.

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End of the Road for Robbo?

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In the aftermath of Birmingham City’s 4-2 defeat to Bournemouth yesterday, club skipper Paul Robinson felt the wrath of Blues fans on social media with many extremely critical of his selection and performance which culminated in a red card.

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Hope and Expectation – Norwich match reflections

Birmingham City were held to a goalless draw by Norwich City yesterday in freezing conditions at St Andrews. Shots on target were at a premium as both sides defended stoutly with both Paul Robinson and Jonathan Spector excelling at the back.

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Reading Preview in Association with EZE Group

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Blues entertain Reading at St Andrew’s today looking to bounce back from last week’s defeat to bottom club Blackpool. The match sees the return of talismanic striker Nikola Zigic to Blues colours after his visa was granted this week.

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Making Changes?

Birmingham City take on Reading at St Andrews hoping to bounce back after a poor showing against Blackpool led to a 1-0 defeat – the first of Gary Rowett’s reign. It could see the second coming of Nikola Zigic in a Blues shirt after it was confirmed the Serb has received his visa and clearance in time to be registered for the game.

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Wolves Preview in Association with EZE Group

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Gary Rowett’s first match in charge of Birmingham City couldn’t be a tougher one. Away to local rivals Wolves who are flying high in the division off the back of a record home defeat. And yet – the Wolves fans I know are worried we are going to turn them over…

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