Bowyer settles a middling derby

ALEX MCLEISH, the Birmingham City manager, was caught in the maelstrom of intense derby encounters on many occasions during his time at Glasgow Rangers – whether at Ibrox or Parkhead.

The way he was allowed to celebrate his second anniversary of succeeding Steve Bruce was kindergarten stuff by comparison.

Birmingham City heading towards the Champions League is a fanciful idea in the extreme, but Wolves heading towards the Championship is far more realistic.