I can help Birmingham City revival says James McFadden

Nov 19 2008 By Colin Tattum

past the goalkeeper I saw him go down, so I thought I could stop the ball as I didn’t want to take a chance.

“I was probably being too clever, I fell over it in the end. Thankfully we didn’t need that goal.”

Kevin Phillips marked his 500th career appearance with Blues’ equaliser.

McFadden was full of praise for the veteran: “That’s the kind of goal Kevin scores. He scores wonder goals at times but he’s the one player who gets the scrappy goals, if you like.

“It came from their ‘keeper making a mistake, but he’s in the right area to put it away.

“Five hundred games ... I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s got 500 goals as well, the amount he’s scored! He’s a top striker and he looks after himself.

“He won’t be happy he’s not played every game this season but when he’s asked to do it, he’s in great condition to come in.”