Playmaker walking a tightrope

The influential playmaker is cruising toward a two-game break at a time when he would be missed, given the way players are dropping.

- By BARRY COOPER

Crooks is perched on nine bookings and now just one away from the ten, which would see him suspended for two Championship games, after being cautioned by Craig Pawson.

City’s relentless 11-game block finally comes to an end on Sunday when they host Watford at the MKM Stadium. It’s been a manic run over the past few weeks, especially during this Christmas period, but the visit of the Hornets will bring an end to this mini-block of games and give them a clear week without any games.