Good news can come in THREES for Chris

THE international break is almost over for Blues and the Championship will take centre stage once again this weekend when Hull visit St Andrew’s.

- By ALEX DICKEN

The Tigers have an identical record to Blues with three victories and three defeats from their opening nine matches.

Blues made an excellent start to the season with seven points from their opening three games but five points from the last six matches has lowered expectation and optimism among some supporters.

Chairman Tom Wagner has thrown his weight behind manager Chris Davies, who is navigating his first season in the hot seat at Championship level, and the hope is that Blues will improve in time.

A home game against a Hull side winless on the road in the Championship represents a good opportunity for Blues, whose unbeaten record in the league at St Andrew's stretches back to April 2024. Here are three things Davies will have to get right for Blues to get the desired result.

The balance at the back