The Independent
Phillips' late double inflicts familiar pain on McCarthy
If Kevin Phillips does not bear a grudge against Mick McCarthy, he gives a passable impression of a man who does. Five months before his 37th birthday, the striker stepped from the bench to deliver two typical finishes in the final 11 minutes as Birmingham City snatched a victory from nowhere and pinned Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League's bottom three.
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The Guardian
Kevin Phillips strikes twice to give Birmingham victory over Wolves
To think that Carson Yeung used his programme notes to apologise for failing to bring in a striker during the transfer window. The Birmingham City owner need not have worried. Forget Roman Pavlyuchenko, Ryan Babel, Kenwyne Jones, Kevin Kuranyi and any other high-profile name they were unable to land. Two goals from Kevin Phillips in the final 10 minutes suggested there is a solution much closer to home.
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The Telegraph
Birmingham City 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1
Carson Yeung gave up much of his match programme notes yesterday to explaining the various reasons for failing to sign a striker in the January window, but the Birmingham City owner will not feel quite so bad after Kevin Phillips, the second oldest outfield player in the Premier League, scored two goals in the last ten minutes to rescue three points against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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The Times
Kevin Phillips double leaves rivals struggling
Kevin Phillips knows how to keep right on until the end of the road. Even at the age of 36, with Birmingham City chasing after £10 millionrated strikers, the veteran with the golden derby touch has been biding his time, keeping faith in his ability and awaiting his opportunity.
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