Wolves’ captain Roger Johnson’s return to St Andrew’s lasted just 35 minutes as his team mates could only manage a 0-0 draw against Birmingham in the FA Cup third round.

Birmingham full-back David Murphy is looking for a game of one half when Blues welcome Blackpool to St Andrew’s in their last game of 2011.

A David Murphy header nine minutes from time was enough to rescue a point for Birmingham against high-flying West Ham at St Andrew’s.

Birmingham drifted further down the Championship table after they were edged out at Crystal Palace.

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton has called for focus as the club head to Crystal Palace free of Europa League distractions for the first time this season.

Birmingham bowed out of the Europa League with their heads held high after Adam Rooney’s goal gave them a win over Maribor in their final group game.

Birmingham led and then came from behind to play out a draw at Blackpool in the Championship.

Birmingham boss Chris Hughton admitted the appointment of Colin Calderwood as his assistant has given the club a boost ahead of the trip to Blackpool.

A dramatic stoppage time goal by Chris Burke snatched a win for Birmingham against Burnley at St Andrew’s.

Birmingham missed the chance to further their play-off credentials as they drew at home to Peterborough.