Sutton seals Blues move

BIRMINGHAM have signed former England striker Chris Sutton from Celtic after making an unsuccessful attempt to sign his old Parkhead team-mate Henrik Larsson from Barcelona last week.

Sutton has joined the struggling Blues until the end of the season on a free transfer. The 32-year-old had played a key part in Celtic's success under Martin O'Neill after joining them from Chelsea five years ago.

Due to his versatility, some of his 199 Celtic appearances came in defence and midfield but he scored 86 goals for the club and Birmingham will hope his firepower can lift them away from relegation trouble.