Blues 9 match unbeaten run (TOM ROSS PLEASE NOTE –9 Match Run) ended at the scene of one of the clubs greatest triumphs when Alex McLeish dragged a bits and pieces team of loaners and players on their last legs over the finish line. Chris Hughton, and I am not trying to further the “who is the better manager debate”, has a similar bunch but his brand of football...

Doyle 7 One shaky moment but generally sound Spector 6 Solid enough but back unit was not at its best Ibanez 6 Lost that good form since his injury Caldwell 6 Unsure against quick continental forwards Murphy 9* Grainger like performance should keep his place Elliot 7 This guy is a good footballer. Should be found a place. N’daw 7 Best game in a Blues shirt, volley...

Blues are looking at Euro disappointment as the final fixtures shape up. The similarity with Blues situation and their final day exit from the Premiership is uncanny. Blues must avoid defeat at Braga, an unenviable task and beat Maribor. Wins by the Portuguese side and by Bruges in their next games will leave them able to carry out a draw to eliminate Blues. Just as they...

Myhill 7 Nearly cost us the game in the last minute but otherwise was sound. Carr 7 Had a go but no support Davies 8* Should our central defender be our best player in a home match? Caldwell 7 Getting better all the time Ridgewell 5 Only 8 weeks to the transfer window, try and stay with it Ridge!! Burke 4 Didn’t recognise this bloke. Spector 4 Manager keeps picking...

When Blues manage to go a whole 90 minutes without testing the visitor’s goalkeeper you can guess that this Blues fan ain’t happy. When the opposition is fresh out the third division and 9 games without a win the stats don’t suggest that Blues are the wonder team that the fans have been saying they are. Most of those fans never get out of the pub on match day and...

Myhill                    8              Two top class saves and good all round. Carr                        8              Excellent, just excellent. Davies                   9*           Obviously not fully fit, won every ball in the air and on the ground. Caldwell              ...

Blues eased past the Leeds’ threat with a winning goal from Nicola Zigic on 35 minutes. The Carr cross fell to the big man’s feet and with a delightful piece of control and turn fired through the crowd and into the net. The 90 minutes was just what the Serb needed and as well as getting the winner held the ball up well and set up his team mates on several occasions. Leeds...

Having challenged the Bluenose nation to suggest when we will go 12 games unbeaten which Big Eck achieved I had few suggestions offered. Chris Hughton has run up 5 straight wins, 4 of which were away. That equals the 5 straight wins Blues enjoyed two years ago and the away run is unique, Unlike many of our readers I am yet to be convinced we are better off without McLeish....

Myhill                    8              Two match winning saves after a couple of bloopers Carr                        8              Good performance after injury absence Davies                   8              Great come back but took a kick to the groin Caldwell              ...

Myhill 8 Excellent display by professional keeper. Spector 7 Good performance in his best position Ibonez 8 Brave, assured and recovered from horrific clash Caldwell 7 Captained the side and was excellent Murphy 7 Hid his lack of pace well and a neat goal. Burke 8 Class act too good for Scotland N’daw 6 Started badly but got better Fahey 6 Worked hard but error...