CHAMPIONSHIP
By Michael Stewart

IMPRESSED: Garry Monk

GARRY Monk has praised the team effort that has turned around Birmingham’s season.
Birmingham won only once in their first 11 league games, with Monk’s side drawing eight of those matches.
But the Blues hit the winning trail in October to rocket up the Championship table.
“You are only as strong as the team around you,” said manager Monk.
“I also have to give credit to the staff who were already here.
“They’ve bought into how we work and what we expect of them. That&rsquo...