Circus act is party pooper

AVRAM GRANT will be glad to see the back of Nikola Zigic after the Birmingham striker blew out the candles on the West Ham manager’s birthday and helped his side move out of the bottom three.

Zigic has taken his time in adapting to the English game following his move from Valencia last summer. But the Serbia international has clearly saved his best form for when he plays West Ham and proved the difference once again with his second-half goal.

Zigic tore West Ham apart when he appeared as a substitute during the Carling Cup semi-final 10 days ago and played a major role in helping his side come from one goal down to win the tie 3-1 and book their place in the final at Wembley.