Birmingham City enjoy perfect pre-season double ahead of Barcelona clash
The winger controlled Alex Cochrane's pass before calmly slotting a low finish into the bottom corner.Before the 20-minute mark, Gray doubled the lead as he met Carlos Vicente's cross from the right with a volley at the far post.The game ended with 10 academy outfield players and goalkeeper Brad Mayo on the pitch. Also good to see players from the academy, some could be the next generation of Blues players.@Badley_AJ: The unbeaten season continues to load@stellytalks: Positives to take from both. Work to be done in a few areas, but, solid performances in both games.@lowerleaguepla1: Might as well cancel the season and hand the title to the Blues.
- ▪The winger controlled Alex Cochrane's pass before calmly slotting a low finish into the bottom corner.Before the 20-minute mark, Gray doubled the lead as he met Carlos Vicente's cross from the right with a volley at the far post.The game en
- ▪Also good to see players from the academy, some could be the next generation of Blues players.@Badley_AJ: The unbeaten season continues to load@stellytalks: Positives to take from both.
- ▪Work to be done in a few areas, but, solid performances in both games.@lowerleaguepla1: Might as well cancel the season and hand the title to the Blues.
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Birmingham City won both of their pre-season friendlies on Saturday afternoon as split squads defeated Northampton Town and Crewe Alexandra at Sixfields Stadium and the Mornflake Stadium respectively.Preparations for the new Championship campaign stepped up once again ahead of next week's final pre-season fixture against FC Barcelona at St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.Demarai Gray scored twice to secure victory for the Blues against Northampton, while Jay Stansfield and Briar Bateman were on target in a 2-1 win at Crewe.Chris Davies' side started brightly at Northampton, with August Priske going close after eight minutes when he was denied in a one-on-one by former Blues youngster Zach Jeacock.However, after 14 minutes, Gray put the visitors in front.
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