Sunjic returns from suspension as Birmingham host Cardiff but Dean is banned
Birmingham will have midfielder Ivan Sunjic back from suspension for Saturday’s Championship match against Cardiff but will lose Harlee Dean to suspension instead.
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One man rescued as firefighters tackle ‘severe’ restaurant blaze in Birmingham
About 40 firefighters are tackling a “severe” blaze at a restaurant in Birmingham which has seen one person rescued from a first floor window.
Birmingham could ban private cars from city centre in air pollution drive
Birmingham could ban private cars from driving across the city centre under new plans drawn up by the council in a move to cut air pollution levels.
We deserve to be booed, says Luton boss Graeme Jones
Luton boss Graeme Jones had no argument with the home supporters after he was booed off following the 2-1 loss against Birmingham.
Birmingham end miserable run with victory at struggling Luton
Birmingham ended a run of six league games without a win with a 2-1 victory at bottom side Luton.Pep Clotet’s side had taken just one point from a possible 18 going into the game, but always looked the better side at Kenilworth Road, as struggling Town suffered a third straight league defeat.The Blues led with their first attack, Jeremie Bela’s cross from the left hand side headed in by the towering Lukas Jutkiewicz at the far post on four minutes, despite the best efforts of keeper Simon Sluga.Town went close when Luke Berry’s free kick required a hurried clearance from the visitors’ defence, before Jutkiewicz threatened a second, his low effort saved by Sluga.The hosts struggled to create anything meaningful for the rest of a desperately poor first half, while Blues continued pressing and after the break, Bela’s free kick flicked the side-netting on its way behind.Town almost found a way back into the game on 50 minutes, as Harry Cornick powered forward and found the impressive Kazenga LuaLua, who fired over the top.The introduction of substitute George Moncur then looked to have changed the complexion of the game, as he along with LuaLua, gave City something to think about, the visitors starting to concede a number of free kicks.From one of them, the hosts were level. Blues skipper Harlee Dean fouled Matty Pearson in the area for a penalty that was coolly converted by James Collins on 62 minutes.However, Town were level for just seven minutes as half-time sub Dan Potts gave the ball away inside his own half and Gary Gardner raced away to exchange passes with Jacques Maghoma to slot past Sluga.The keeper then denied Jutkiewicz from eight yards, while Town were inches away from levelling, Pearson’s header from a corner cleared off the line by City’s top scorer.Luton were given a late boost when Blues were reduced to 10 men for the final five minutes, Dean picking up his second yellow for a foul on Collins and was sent off.However, Hatters could not make their numerical advantage count, Moncur’s late attempt clearing the stands.Blues sub Dan Crowley almost made it 3-1, twinkling his way through Town’s defence, with Sluga preventing his shot creeping in.Luton could have snatched a point in stoppage time, as Collins backheeled to makeshift striker Sonny Bradley, but Lee Camp saved with his legs to ensure Blues were triumphant.
Elliot Lee and Andrew Shinnie could keep places in Luton team
Luton boss Graeme Jones may keep faith with the players who played in the FA Cup defeat at Bournemouth last weekend as they host Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship.
Train blast caused by electrical fault, report finds
An explosion on an empty passenger train which showered broken glass over carriage seats was caused by a build-up of gases in an electrical equipment box, a rail safety inquiry has found.
Defendant entered Miss Hitler beauty contest, ‘fellowship of hate’ trial told
An alleged member of a neo-Nazi terror group entered a “Miss Hitler” beauty contest weeks after her partner visited a Second World War concentration camp’s execution room, a court has heard.
Four on trial accused of being ‘fanatic’ members of neo-Nazi terror group
Three men and a woman have gone on trial accused of being “fanatic” members of a banned neo-Nazi terrorist group.
Birmingham charged by EFL for breaching imposed business plan
Birmingham have revealed they have been charged with another breach of Football League regulations.
Blackburn boss Mowbray turns on mis-firing Gallagher after FA Cup exit
Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray singled out Sam Gallagher for criticism after the striker wasted four excellent chances in their 2-1 FA Cup third-round defeat at Birmingham.