The verdict

Tuesday is a big game for Birmingham now against QPR and it is vital that they make a return to winning ways as soon as possible.

Too often in the last few campaigns, the Blues have endured lengthy winless runs in the league that have seen them drop well down the table they have to avoid that happening again under Bowyer this time around.

Returning to the defensive solidity that they showed at the start of the season during their goalless draw against Preston has to be seen as a step in the right direction for Bowyer’s side.

Their latest clean sheet came without both Marc Roberts and Kristian Pedersen as well so that shows the depth they have to cope with that.

QPR will be a major test for Birmingham and they have got a lot of dangerous attacking players, but they have also shown defensive vulnerabilities as well so far this term.

Therefore, it is vital that the Blues keep the game tight and look to maybe take advantage of any mistakes that the Rs make at the back.