The League Paper

DAVIES FULL OF SUPPORT FOR LUIS

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The LeaguePaper Team
20 September 2026

By Tom Blackett

CHAMPIONSHIP

MISS: Luis Vazquez

BIRMINGHAM City boss Chris Davies has backed Luis Vazquez to bounce back after the striker’s glaring miss in last weekend’s 2-1 win at Derby County.
The Argentine sub was guilty of an extraordinary late gaffe as his attempted finish from two yards out in front of an unguarded net sailed over the bar – and it quickly went viral on social media.
“He could do that 100 times and score 100 goals,” Blues boss Chris Davies told BBC Radio WM. “It can only make him stronger. He’s a tough cookie. H...

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