The excerpt you provided discusses Birmingham City’s recent struggles in the Championship, particularly highlighting their string of unfortunate results and contentious decisions by match officials. The team’s performance under Tony Mowbray’s interim management during Wayne Rooney’s absence due to illness has been underwhelming, leading to concerns about relegation.
The article emphasizes the upcoming crucial fixtures against Middlesbrough and Watford, suggesting that failing to secure positive results in these matches could further plunge Birmingham into the relegation zone. The author expresses frustration over recent officiating decisions that have gone against Birmingham, including a penalty appeal in their recent defeat to Millwall.
Mark Venus, the interim manager, refrained from openly criticizing the officials but acknowledged the disappointment over the disputed penalty incident. The article dismisses the cliché that controversial decisions balance out over a season and stresses the urgency for Birmingham to focus on their performance and secure points in the remaining matches, regardless of officiating decisions. Ultimately, the team’s players are urged to ensure that they do not let these decisions become decisive factors in their relegation battle by delivering strong performances on the field.
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