‘Bad boy’ Bowyer comes good with Blues’ young bloods

FOR years, veteran midfielder Lee Bowyer carried around a reputation as something of a bad boy.

Now he has matured and Birmingham manager Alex McLeish attributes his side’s achievement in reaching the 40-point mark to Bowyer’s steadying influence.

Bowyer remains City’s leading scorer with six goals this season, but the former England player also makes a telling contribution with his words of advice in the dressing room.