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The sides meet at Doncaster Rovers’ Keepmoat Stadium on Sunday

Boothroyd hails goalkeeper’s heroics as Northampton reach League Two play-off final

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Birmingham’s Nathan Redmond celebrates his opening goal

Crystal Palace 0 Birmingham City 4: match report - Palace fail emphatically as Blues take advantage of Zaha absence

Crystal Palace would have gone second had they beaten Birmingham City at home this evening, and most expected them to do just that. But they failed emphatically, and were well beaten 4-0, their first home defeat since August and their worst home league loss since 2009.

Jack Butland is as grounded and intelligent as Joe Hart

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Romelu Lukaku slots home a penalty from West Brom

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David Bentley makes a Blackburn Rovers return

David Bentley has rejoined Blackburn Rovers on loan from Tottenham for the rest of the season and could face the club with whom he started his career, Arsenal, in the FA Cup today.

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Lee Clark 'disgusted' after Nicola Zigic gives 'the worst training session ever'

Birmingham manager angered by striker's attitude in training

Lee Clark: Survival battle
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Cash-strapped Birmingham have said they will listen to offers for any of their players, including England international Jack Butland. Despite appearing for England Butland is still only 19-years-old, and may not have the neccessary experience Alex Ferguson is seeking.

Chelsea yet to make formal bid for Jack Butland

Birmingham are prepared to sell their goalkeeper

Chris Hughton wants a reaction from his players after the 5-0 loss to Liverpool

Hughton buckles up for a bumpy ride against old friend

Norwich coach hopes Cup tie against Luton will spark revival for Premier League side

Goalscorers Wade Elliot, left, and El Hadji Diouf, share a joke
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