Championship

McClaren looking for more steel

by
The LeaguePaper Team
2 September 2018

By James Craig

EYES ON THE PRIZE: Birmingham Lukas Jutkiewicz and Rangers’ Angel Rangel contest a header
PICTURE: PA Images

STAR MAN LEE CAMP Birmingham

STEVE McClaren was in a buoyant mood after watching his QPR team extend their unbeaten run to three games in a week with their precious point at Birmingham.
It was a hard-earned draw against a side still seeking their first league win of the season after six outings.
With the exception of a brief early period, Birmingham struggled to assert their authority against a Rangers side that gained in confidence and very nearly sn...

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