Steve Bruce’s return to Birmingham City did not lead to the victory he was hoping for but after a frantic and full-bloodied derby he could at least be grateful for a point that maintained his undefeated record as Aston Villa manager.
The visitors were second best for large part of the first league meeting between these bitter rivals in more than five years, and for those of a blue persuasion there will be regret that they did not make Bruce pay for his decision to join the enemy having been one of their own, as player and manager.
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