By John Wragg

MISTAKE: Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge lets the ball slip through his hands to give Boro a 3-1 lead
PICTURE: PSI/Jez Tighe

MIDDLESBROUGH boss Neil Warnock was full of festive spirit as his side forced their way into the Championship’s play-off places with their best win for nearly six years.
But Birmingham goalkeeper Neil Etheridge helped Boro with two dreadful mistakes to make the visitors’ task so much easier.
It may have been cruel on the Blues’ keeper, but Warnock didn’t mind that as his side prepares for a happy C...