Hughes Disappointed With Birmingham Performance

Last updated : 01 May 2005 By Site Editor
Jon Stead had headed Rovers into a 13th minute lead at St Andrew's but second half goals from Robbie Blake and Emile Heskey gave all three points to the home side.

"We have made a huge effort this season and it important that we finish on the right note.

"Obviously, we cannot say what impact Robbie Savage would have had on the game.

"I was aware of the agreement but we felt Birmingham would give us the opportunity to play Robbie, but they didn't want him to take part in the match.

"I telephoned Steve Bruce but he didn't want Robbie to play because of the club's decision and he would abide by what had been agreed.

"It was an opportunity to put everything behind us but now we will have the same situation next season."