Beausajour sparks Birmingham

CHRIS HUGHTON praised Jean Beausajour for providing the spark to give his Birmingham side a vital 2-1 win over Leicester in yesterday’s midlands derby.

There were just over three second-half minutes gone when Beausejour, rattled the crossbar, then seconds later was sent tumbling in the area by Andy King, with fourth official Kevin Wright (having been introduced at half-time to replace the injured Graham Salisbury) pointing to the spot and allowing Marlon King to slot home the opener.

Chris Wood’s late finish ended 10-man Leicester’s seven-match unbeaten run and handed Birmingham victory in an npower Championship encounter. The Foxes finished with 10 men as Matt Mills was dismissed.