West Bromwich Albion striker Simon Cox today emerged as a potential transfer target for neighbours Birmingham City.

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 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.

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.

Birmingham came back from two goals down to grab a draw at home to Club Brugge in the Europa League and make it nine games unbeaten in all competitions.

Birmingham’s six-game winning run came to and end in a goalless draw against Brighton at St Andrews.

Nikola Zigic fired Birmingham to their sixth successive win with his first goal of the season.

Birmingham manager Chris Hughton today vowed the team spirit at St Andrew’s will help carry his players through a challenging week of games.