Birmingham City v Wolves: Mcleish hails 'magnificent' Blues
Alex McLeish paid a glowing tribute to his "absolutely magnificent" Birmingham side after their 2-0 victory over West Midlands neighbours Wolves in their top-of-the-table clash at St Andrew's tonight.
The huge result takes Blues to within two points of the Coca-Cola Championship leaders with five games remaining, with third-placed Reading's Friday fixture against Sheffield United, fourth, also set to have a big impact on the race for promotion.
Cameron Jerome grabbed the crucial opener in first-half stoppage time, capitalising on some hesitancy in Wolves' six-yard box to bundle the ball over the line with Wayne Hennessey managing to get just a single hand on it.
Garry O'Connor then made the game safe in the 69th minute - again amid more confusion in the Wolves defence.
Christophe Berra's attempted header back to Hennessey fell short and the striker pounced to round the Wolves goalkeeper and slot home.
"The players are euphoric in there, it was a great performance," said McLeish.
"We had everything tonight - with the drama in the game, great goals and a superb work rate and organisation from my team.
"They were absolutely magnificent and I have to compliment the full house at St Andrew's, it was a joy to behold and they played their part as well."
He added: "It's three huge points, we close the gap on Wolves and we've got to make an attempt to win the title."
Mick McCarthy felt his side were "the masters in their own downfall".
But he was also left to question the validity of Jerome's opener.
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