Birmingham 3-0
Coventry
A first-half header from Radhi Jaidi and DJ Campbell's
brace ensured Birmingham remain firmly on track for automatic
promotion after a 3-0 victory over Coventry.
The brushing aside of a limp Sky Blues side moves the Blues back
into the Coca-Cola Championship's top two, with a game in hand on
leaders Derby. Iain Dowie has transformed Coventry's fortunes since
his arrival two months ago, but this insipid display, bereft of
creativity and imagination, was a far cry from the side who had
gone unbeaten in their previous six games.
Birmingham boss Steve Bruce suffered a blow just before kick-off
with the news that Andy Cole, who signed last week on loan from
Portsmouth, had been prevented from making his debut by a hamstring
injury. But the Blues made light of his absence, with Jaidi heading
them in front on 13 minutes from Sebastian Larsson's outswinging
corner.
And Campbell's introduction saw them put a gloss on the margin,
with the former Brentford striker netting on 65 and 78 minutes, the
first just three minutes after coming on.
Birmingham: Doyle, Kelly, Martin Taylor, Jaidi, Sadler, Larsson,
Johnson, Clemence (Nafti 73), Vine, Bendtner (Muamba 82), Jerome
(Campbell 62).
Subs Not Used: Maik Taylor, Danns.
Goals: Jaidi 13, Campbell 65, 78.
Coventry: Marshall, Virgo, Hawkins, Ward, Hall, Osbourne (Fadiga
64), Doyle, Hughes, Tabb (Kyle 64), Adebola, Mifsud.
Subs Not Used: Steele, Page, McKenzie.
Booked: Hughes, Doyle.
Att: 25,424.
Ref: T M Kettle (Rutland).
