Rifle points the way out of Blues slump
Steve Bruce's trawl of the January sales proved more effective than Harry Redknapp's last night, when Birmingham City eased their relegation worries and multiplied Southampton's. Guardian
Pandiani hits the target to shoot down sorry Saints
Walter Pandiani, despite suggestions that he does not want to be there at all, has found immediate approval at St Andrew's. Independent
Reluctant Pandiani soon feels at home
Walter Pandiani and Robbie Blake scored the goals that were the least they and Birmingham deserved and the pair were aided by an irresistible display by Jermaine Pennant. The Times
Bruce's rough diamonds cut a dash
What is it with Steve Bruce and this penchant for football's delinquents? He signs the carousing Dwight Yorke, fights desperately to keep Robbie Savage before flirting with the charms of Craig Bellamy. Making their debuts last night were the latest additions to this rogue's gallery: Jermaine Pennant and Walter Pandiani, both of whom played their part as Birmingham resisted a Southampton fightback. Telegraph