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The number nine role and why Blues are going old school

Luis Vazquez v Middlesbrough
Birmingham City FC

23.09.26, 15:34

Colin Tattum

Colin Tattum

Football's going back to the future.

The more traditional number nine, a 'focal point', is being used more and more.

And for Blues, they are utilising this adaptation at the top end of the pitch.

August Priske has been tasked to be that player, whilst Luis Vazquez is considered the alternative target-man type.

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Colin Tattum

Colin Tattum covered Blues for the Birmingham Mail & Sports Argus as correspondent & chief sports writer for 28 years before becoming head of media & communications at St. Andrew's in 2014. Most recently he worked in academy talent ID & recruitment before returning full circle by joining renowned journalist Neil Moxley with the launch of Forever Blues.

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