By James Craig

DUEL: Birmingham’s Maikel Kieftenbeld and Brentford’s Romaine Sawyers
PICTURE: PA Images

THOMAS FRANK has called for more protection for his highly-rated Brentford striker Neal Maupay following the goalless draw at St Andrew’s
The Bees’ manager said that he had been forced to substitute the Frenchman in the second half for his own safety after he had collected a yellow card.
“The match official needed to protect the key players in the game. You should see Neal’s back. There are scratches all the way down it...