Fahey looking forward to Birmingham challenge

Keith Fahey says he can't wait to get stuck into life as a Birmingham City player after signing a pre-contract agreement with the Championship club.

The PFAI Eircom Premier League Player of the Year has been snapped up after his performances for St Patrick's Athletic this season.

He'll join Alex McLeish's set-up on a three-and-a-half-year deal on the second of January.