Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has singled out midfielder Marc Leonard for special praise following his team's emphatic 4-1 Championship victory over Norwich City this past weekend.
Davies Lauds 'Excellent' Team Player
Speaking via the club's official YouTube channel, Davies was effusive in his praise for the 24-year-old. "Marc has been excellent," Davies stated. "He is one of those players who doesn't get the credit he deserves. He's a very good player, a team player, a disciplined player."
Davies emphasised Leonard's reliability, noting his willingness to "do his job for the team whatever the conditions, whatever the venue." The manager acknowledged that while Leonard may not have started as many games as he would have liked over the past 18 months, his contribution when called upon has been consistently valuable.
Blues Bounce Back in Style
The win against Norwich marked a strong return to form for Birmingham City, propelling them to 9th place in the Championship table after 16 fixtures. Crucially, the result leaves them just a single point outside the play-off places, currently occupied by Hull City in 6th.
The attacking duo of Marvin Ducksch and Jay Stansfield were the heroes of the hour, each scoring twice to secure the three points at St Andrew's. Davies highlighted the team's intensity as a key factor, saying, "We started really aggressively, we created a chance in the first minute which just sets the tone for the match."
What's Next for Leonard and Birmingham?
Attention now turns to a midweek away fixture against rivals West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns. The team will be looking to build on this momentum as they pursue the club's ambitious plan to reach the Premier League at the earliest opportunity.
For Marc Leonard, this recognition from his manager underscores his important role within the squad. The former Scotland youth international, who joined Birmingham in 2024, made 47 appearances last season as the club won the League One title. With his contract running until June 2028, Leonard provides essential competition and depth in central midfield, proving himself a dependable asset for Chris Davies's side.
