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FA Cup | Third Round
Jan 3, 2015 at 3pm UK
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Luis Figo follows Blyth Spartans on Twitter
Portuguese legend Luis Figo follows non-league outfit Blyth Spartans on Twitter during their FA Cup third round clash with Birmingham City.Jan 3, 17:40
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Tom Wade proud of Blyth Spartans effort
Blyth Spartans boss Tom Wade reveals that he was "exceptionally proud" of his side's display in their 3-2 defeat to Birmingham City in the third round of the FA Cup.Jan 3, 17:37
Blyth Spartans' Robbie Dale: 'We were outclassed in second half'
Blyth Spartans midfielder Robbie Dale concedes that Birmingham City's quality shone through in the second half of their 3-2 FA Cup third-round defeat.Jan 3, 17:22
Gary Rowett: Blyth Spartans were "absolutely brilliant"
Birmingham manager Gary Rowett praises "absolutely brilliant" Blyth Spartans for giving them a real scare in an FA Cup third-round tie which ended 3-2 to the Blues.Jan 3, 17:16
The Match
Match Report
Birmingham City overturn a two-goal deficit to record a 3-2 victory at non-League Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup third round.
HT Report
Two goals from Robert Dale earn Evostik Northern Premier side Blyth Spartans a 2-0 half-time lead over Birmingham City.
Team News
Gary Rowett makes 10 changes to his Birmingham City side for this afternoon's FA Cup third-round meeting with Blyth Spartans at St Andrew's.
Build-up
Blyth Spartans boss Tom Wade: 'We need Birmingham City to have a bad day'
Blyth Spartans boss Tom Wade concedes that Birmingham City will have to have a bad day for his side to beat them in their FA Cup match at Croft Park.Jan 3, 02:35
Gary Rowett: 'We're ready for Blyth Spartans challenge'
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett is adamant that his players won't be affected by playing at Croft Park in their FA Cup third-round clash with Blyth Spartans.Jan 3, 02:14
Gary Rowett hints at Nikola Zigic start
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett hints that striker Nikola Zigic could start against Blyth Spartans in the FA Cup on Saturday.Jan 2, 12:47
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