Gardner: 'Birmingham return is special'

West Bromwich Albion midfielder Craig Gardner has revealed that he is aware of the local importance surrounding the Baggies' FA Cup clash with Birmingham City.

The two West Midlands club <a href="/football/birmingham-city/fa-cup/preview/preview-birmingham-city-vs-west-bromwich-albion_200627.html">meet in the fourth round</a> on Saturday, and Gardner, who supported Birmingham growing up and has previously played for the Championship outfit, has acknowledged that there is plenty of pride on the line for both sets of supporters.

The 28-year-old told . . .