Last throw of the DYKES is a winner for Blues boss!

MANAGER Chris Davies saluted Lyndon Dykes for producing 'another big moment' as Blues struck a late blow to inflict a 1-0 Championship defeat on Swansea at St Andrew's.

- By ALEX DICKEN

The Scotland international produced a trademark far-post header from Patrick Roberts' cross four minutes into stoppage time as the hosts bounced back from two losses in the league.

Dykes was introduced from the bench with just a few moments to play and made the difference as Blues made their second-half pressure tell.

He has already bettered his league goals tally from last season, despite only playing 26 minutes of Championship football.

"Lyndon's been with me for one whole season and he's been really effective coming on as a substitute and making those big moments," said Davies.

"I can think of Bradford in the Vertu Trophy last season, he did it at Blackburn earlier this season. There's been a few others as well. He's been an important part of the squad."

Davies said he had to make sure the forward was ready to resume his career at Blues after a deadline-day move to Hibernian fell through.

He explained: "I spoke to Lyndon on the phone when he was away with Scotland. We speak a lot - I talk to all the players about where they stand.