Wolfhampton is not far from Birmingham, really not far, only nineteen kilometres.

So, Wolves didn't come to Birmingham a day earlier, they came to Birmingham on the day of the game.

When Wolves arrived in Birmingham, they were warmly welcomed by the Birmingham fans, especially Blake, whose name resounded in Birmingham, but unfortunately, these words were not good words.

There are even some Birmingham fans who greet the Wolves bus directly with stones.

It shows how unpopular Wolves are in Birmingham.

The Wolves were very hated for the Birmingham team's overreaction, and they all blushed and vowed to make the Birmingham guys pay a terrible price.

The Wolves bus came to St Andrews Stadium before the Birmingham bus, and the Wolves were naturally warmly "welcomed" by countless Birmingham fans.

Under the warm "welcome" of the Birmingham fans, the Wolves players slipped into the tunnel in a huff, which made the Wolves players miserable.

Wolves manager Kevin McCarthy was furious and sharply criticised the Birmingham fans at the end of the pre-game press interview.

Shortly after the Wolves bus arrived at St Andrews' stadium, the Birmingham team bus arrived on the scene.

The Birmingham fans immediately cheered with excitement, chanting the names of the Birmingham stars, welcoming the team, and even singing songs.

The Birmingham players stepped off the bus and into the tunnel with all the stern signs, knowing it was going to be a tough game.

After getting off the bus, Dongfang Chen still waved to the fans of the Birmingham team as usual, which caused many Birmingham fans to scream and cheer.

"Orient! You are the best! We love you! We always have your back! Always support you! The passionate shouts of the Birmingham fans made Dongfang Chen excited.

"Hello everyone, this is Sky Sports, I'm Andy Gray." Sky Sports won't let go of this spotlight match, and they have broadcast the game live.

"Hello everyone! I'm Martin Taylor, whom you know! Martin Taylor also introduced himself.

"Today we bring you the 41st round of this season's Championship against the home team Birmingham City and the away team Wolves." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

"The home team Birmingham City are now second in the Championship with 73 points. Visitors Wolverhampton Wanderers sit top of the Championship table with 77 points and the outcome of this game is likely to be directly linked to the title of the Championship this season, making it a classic battle not to be missed. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said.

At this time, the St Andrews stadium was already full, and the fans in the stadium were waiting for the game to begin.

And in the Birmingham dressing room, the Birmingham team is laying out the final tactics.

McLeish grimaced to the Birmingham players and said: "It's a hugely important game, we've been working hard this season and if we don't win this game, the league title will be away from us. ”

Hearing McLeish's words, the Birmingham players looked very stern.

McLeish said: "Actually, the Championship title is not particularly important, our main purpose is to promote the Premier League, directly to the Premier League, which is what we have to achieve. ”

McLeish added: "It's not particularly important to win but the result of this game is very important and we have to win. It's not just about competing for the league title, it's about not giving Reading a chance behind us! ”

The players of the Birmingham team nodded their heads, yes, the Birmingham team can't afford to lose any game now, because the Reading team behind them is chasing too closely.

McLeish said: "The gap between the second and third places in the Championship is very different, the second place is directly promoted to the Premier League, and the third place has to play the promotion play-offs, to compete with four teams for a promotion place, this is not a bad cycle, but a home and away knockout round, such a game is very accidental, it is very likely that the third place is not the winner of the third promotion place, so we can't go to the promotion play-offs, we must be promoted directly!" ”

The Birmingham players nodded their heads to indicate they knew.

There are plenty of runners in the Championship's history who have failed to win promotion to the Premier League, and Birmingham don't want to be the next unlucky guy.

McLeish suddenly said with great determination: "So, in the rest of the season, we can't afford to lose every game, we must win them all!" ”

The Birmingham players raised their hands and shouted, "All wins!" Win all! Win all! ”

Dongfang Chen was also very excited, raising his fist and shouting loudly.

After that, McLeish began to introduce the tactics of the game, which he had emphasized many times in his usual training, and he still wants to emphasize them now.

In the Wolves dressing room, Wolves manager McLeish is also making the final move.

Yes, it is mobilization!

Because the tactics he has explained countless times in this week's training, this week's training they are preparing for this game, if they haven't understood these tactics enough, this is not a qualified footballer.

At this time, all McCarthy has to do is mobilize, which is often referred to as mouth artillery!

In fact, in the locker room before the game, the coaches often have to do it with their mouths and beat the enthusiasm of the players.

And the tactical set-up was actually more often in the fifteen minutes of half-time.

Because no one knows how the game will go before the game starts, the coaches can only judge the opponent's form based on the opponent's tactical characteristics and recent match highlights, and make the corresponding pre-match arrangements.

This pre-match set-up they will implement this set-up during the week so that the players are familiar with it.

Only after the start of the game, head coach Cai can see some of the opponent's layout, tactical characteristics and state vulnerabilities in this game from the game. After discovering this, they will be able to make adjustments, adjusting to the enemy's weaknesses at this moment.

Therefore, often the fifteen minutes of the half-time break are the time for the managers to explain the tactics.

Before the game, the managers have to do a good job of talking and motivating the players.

McCarthy said in the locker room: "You all heard what McLeish said before the game, right? They said that if you can win me once, you can win us for a lifetime! Arrogant! Stiffness is too arrogant! It's too much to underestimate us Wolves! Are you willing to be so despised by your opponents? ”

The Wolves players shook their heads and shouted: "I don't want to! Unwillingly! Unwillingly! ”

McCarthy said, "Then we're going to go out and give the guys in Birmingham a head on the head and let them know we're good!" Let them know how stupid they really are! ”

McCarthy continued to roar: "I have no other requirements for this match, only one demand, and that is to win!" ”

Blake immediately stood up and said loudly: "Boss, you can rest assured, the victory in this game must be ours, and I will make the arrogant Birminghams pay a terrible price!" ”

"Friends from the audience, friends from the fans, the 41st round of the Championship is about to start, and now we will introduce you to the starting lists of both sides today." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

"First of all, let me give you a brief overview of the visiting Birmingham City starting line-up." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said immediately.

"Today Wolves put out a three-five-two formation, which is exactly the same as the first leg of the battle between the two sides." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said, "In the goalkeeper's position it was Hoeness. ”

'In the back three, it's Frei, Curtis and Stillman, and nothing has changed. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said.

'The next two on the midfield line are Kaitery and Jones, the two wide players are Ward and Jarvis, who can go up and down and run very well, and on the front line is Thierry Henry. Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said.

"In the two-striker position, it's Blake and Gio." Sky Sports commentator Martin Taylor said, "The starting line-up hasn't changed at all. ”

"Okay, that's the starting XI for today, so I'll give you a brief overview of the starting XI for the home team Birmingham." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said.

'Today McLeish was in a four-three-three formation, with Artu Krisak in goalkeeper, the number three goalkeeper for Birmingham. Mike Taylor is suspended for accumulating yellow cards and Doyle is injured, so today Altu Krisak started. ”

Andy Gray added: "It was a concern for the Birmingham side today because they were on the bench with a young player who had just been selected from the youth team to fight the fire, and was said to be 16 years old. If anything goes wrong with Kryshak in this game, Birmingham are in for a bad time. ”

"Next up is the back four, David Murphy, Gaddy, Ridgewell and Stephen Kyle." Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said: "Martin Taylor is injured and Gadi replaces him, while Stephen Kyle is an Ireland international brought in by Birmingham for the winter. ”

"In the midfield three, it's Sebastian Larsson, Lee Carsley and David Johnson," said Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray. ”

"Up front, the trio are Jemero, Kevin Phillips and ...... McFadden! Sky Sports commentator Andy Gray said, "Yes, Dongfang Chen was not in the starting lineup today, he sat on the bench and waited for his chance. ”

When Andy Gray began to introduce the starting line-up of the Birmingham team, Dongfang Chen was still sitting on the bench, and the fans of the Birmingham team found out about this, and they felt sorry for Dongfang Chen.

Dongfang Chen sat on the bench without any pity, he was in a very calm mood, he was waiting for the opportunity that belonged to them.

Honk!

The referee's whistle blew and Birmingham's home game against Wolves officially began.

It was Wolves who kicked off first and they launched a ferocious attack from the start, and it seemed that they really wanted to give Birmingham a head-on blow.