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DUCKSCH SORRY FOR HIS ‘MISTAKE’

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The LeaguePaper Team
19 April 2026

CHAMPIONSHIP By Chris Dunlavy

CHARGE: Marvin Ducksch

BIRMINGHAM City boss Chris Davies says Marvin Ducksch has taken “full responsibility” for his drink driving charge.
Ducksch, who made a £2m switch from Werder Bremen in August and is the Blues’ top scorer with ten goals, was arrested following a three-vehicle collision near the club’s training ground on Easter Monday.
He was charged with driving under the influence and is due to appear in court on Wednesday, May 20.
The German was subsequently dropped for last Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Wrexham...

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