Steve Bruce was left singing the praises of his recent signing Steve Vickers after Blues' comfortable 3-0 win at Edgeley Park.

Steve Vickers
Vickers opened the scoring against Stockport in the 19th minute and then went on to help Blues to their third win in succession.

Manager Steve Bruce was keen to praise his central -defender after his £400,000 move from Middlesbrough.

"He showed exactly why I brought him" Bruce said.

"Steve showed exactly why he has played at the top level for 10 years."

"He was immaculate and didn't put a foot wrong all afternoon."

"I can't complain at all. What more can you ask other than to come away from home and win 3-0?

"We're slowly getting to where we want to be and we knew it was vital to have a good Christmas.

Now we have to make sure we keep this good run going and build on these three wins."