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Why Blues went back in for James Beadle and made him their number one

Chris Davies reveals that the goalkeeper's strong mentality was a major factor

11.09.26, 20:09 Updated 12.09.26, 11:49

Colin Tattum

Colin Tattum

James Beadle's mental strength was a big factor in Blues landing him for a second successive season on loan.

The England under-21 goalkeeper's capacity to handle and recover from adversity won him a big admirer in Chris Davies.

The Blues manager said that if you are the sort of player who crumbles, then he wouldn't want you at the club.

Beadle has started this campaign very well. He looks a more rounded and knowing player.

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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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