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Fulham Reflections

Birmingham City were held to a frustrating draw at home to Fulham in a game that has rocked their chances of a late playoff push. Michael Morrison’s header cancelled out Rohan Ince’s first half opener but despite throwing everything that they could at the Cottagers’ back line, once again Blues were restricted to a single point.

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GAMEDAY – Fulham at home

Gary Rowett’s Birmingham City face up to a Fulham team today who are looking to avenge the 5-2 thrashing at Craven Cottage earlier this season.

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Two Points Dropped – Wolves Reflections

Birmingham City failed to score for the fifth game in a row away from home as they were held to a goalless draw at Molineux. Clayton Donaldson, Jon Toral and David Davis all had chances to score in the second half but only David Davis was able to test Carl Ikeme who proved to be up to the challenge.

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GAMEDAY – Wolves Away

Blues travel the short distance up the M6 to face Wolves today, looking for three points to get them back towards the playoff picture.

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GAMEDAY – Blackburn Away

Blues travel to Ewood Park tonight looking to build on an encouraging performance and win against Hull City on Friday. Blackburn Rovers Blackburn come into the game in 17th place, nine places and 14 points behind Blues. Their form is patchy; three successive league home wins of late have helped their cause no end but they […]

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GAMEDAY – QPR Away

Blues travel to London today to take on Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s QPR, hoping to close the gaps on the playoff teams.

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Bolton Reflections – Winning Ugly

Birmingham City got the win they wanted against Bolton on Tuesday night thanks to Clayton Donaldson’s 29th minute winner – but they could and should have more against a Trotters side that looked devoid of hope.

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GAMEDAY – Bolton at Home

Blues return to league action after a free weekend caused by Leeds’ continued participation in the FA Cup. Gary Rowett’s men will be hoping that they can return to winning ways to jump start their playoff hopes.

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GAMEDAY – Rotherham away

Blues hope to bounce back today against a Rotherham side who are struggling at the bottom end of the Championship, and who have a new manager in Neil Warnock in the dugout.

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Sheffield Wednesday Reflections

Two goals from Gary Hooper condemned Blues to their first league defeat of 2016 at a wet St Andrew’s. Blues had taken the lead when Clayton Donaldson made the most of a ricochet from Tom Lees’ clearance in first half injury time but they were undone by two goals in two minutes in the second half.

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