Dykes to fight for spot after Hibs deal collapse

BIRMINGHAM City striker Lyndon Dykes says he will fight for his place at St Andrew’s after seeing a move to Hibernian fall through.

- By ALEX DICKEN

The Scottish Premier League side were keen to sign the Scotland international, but despite holding talks, no deal materialised.

That has left Dykes now with a difficult battle to become a first-team regular at Blues who have strength ened significantly over the summer.

He has been a regular fixture on the bench so far this term and while he has had minutes on the pitch, starts have been hard to come by.

But talking to Sky Sports after Scotland’s goalless draw with Denmark, the forward says he will continue to give it his all.

“Obviously I'm a Birmingham player, there was talk and looking obviously to go out on loan,” he said.

“Hibs tried to do their best, but it didn’t end up happening. That's just the way it happens.

“Wherever I've been, I give 100 per cent, I train the best I can every day, and everyone knows what I bring.

“I'm a Birmingham player, I'll fight and hopefully have a good season.”