Alex Neil lays into Preston players for ’flowery and soft’ performance

Alex Neil did not hold back from criticising his players as Preston lost ground on the Championship play-off places following a draw with Birmingham.

Alex Neil did not hold back from criticising his players as Preston lost ground on the Sky Bet Championship play-off places following a 1-1 draw with struggling Birmingham.

Ben Davies put North End ahead in the first half but Birmingham grabbed a point when Sam Gallagher made the most of a defensive mix-up to level in the second half.