Bruce mystified by Dublin reaction

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce insisted Dion Dublin had not been provoked by a racist remark before headbutting Robbie Savage in tonight’s stormy 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Dublin was waiting to find out his punishment for a reckless tackle from behind on Savage when he suddenly became incensed and headbutted the Wales international leaving referee Mark Halsey with no choice but to send him off.