Former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder David Davis has been in fine form for Birmingham City this season.
David Davis celebrates scoring for Birmingham City
It’s been a season to forget for supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Sat in 20th position, just two points off relegation, Wolves are facing a fight to stay in the Championship this season.
Many Wolves fans were hoping at the start of the campaign to see their club pushing for a play-off place this season, but their form as been poor throughout, with new manager Paul Lambert failing to turn his sides fortunes fully around after Walter Zenga’s exit.
Angry and disappointed with the way things have gone, many Wolves supporters just want to see their team put in some grit and fight, similar to the attitude displayed by Birmingham City’s players when the two sides met last Friday.
Despite their poor form under new manager Gianfranco Zola, and an arguably less able squad, Birmingham’s sheer grit and determination powered them through, taking their chances on both occasions through midfielders Maikel Kieftenbeld and David Davis.
Lukas Jutkiewicz of Birmingham City celebrates with Craig Gardner (left) and Maikel Kieftenbeld
The latter of which was instrumental in the game. Hard-hitting midfielder David Davis, who spent five years of Wolverhampton Wanderers books, bossed the central areas of the game, breaking down opposition attacks on a number of occasions, as well as scoring a sublime second goal to all but seal the three points.
With Birmingham City looked to arrest their own slide the table, players like David Davis will likely be key to the Blues over the next few weeks. Not only for the fight and passion he plays with, but for the role the midfielder does in covering back four and breaking down the opposition. Do Wolves have a player who can do this at the moment?
Birmingham’s David Davis in action with former Blackburn winger Ben Marshall
Starting against Birmingham City, Paul Lambert went with midfielders Jack Price and George Saville. Though technically gifted, the two central players failed to deal with Birmingham’s physicality, ultimately lacking the power and presence to compete with players like Davis.
Wolves also have midfielder Conor Coady available. However, Lambert has recently utilised the versatile midfielder as a defender, whereas Romain Saiss, a summer signing from Angers SCO in France, has struggled to make any impression on the side.
Will Lambert change things to offer Wolves a bit more bite? Is Lambert too stubborn to change? Or will the club ultimately look back at the selling of Davis and regret it?
David Davis celebrates scoring the first goal for Birmingham City
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