Bristol City vs Birmingham - Golbourne and Tomlin could face Birmingham

Posted Friday, January 29, 2016 by PA

New boys Scott Golbourne and Lee Tomlin are in contention to start Bristol City's Sky Bet Championship home game with Birmingham.

Tomlin has joined on loan from Bournemouth until the end of the season and could slot straight in, with Mark Little set to replace the sidelined Luke Ayling.

Full-back Ayling has undergone knee cartilage surgery and will be out for the next four to six weeks.

Former Robins trainee Golbourne last played for his hometown club in 2005, but he has returned on a two-and-a-half-year deal after spells at Reading, Exeter, Barnsley and Wolves.

Diego Fabbrini could feature for Birmingham after rejoining the club on a permanent deal.

The midfielder sealed a B#1.5million switch from Watford this week, following the cancellation of his loan at Middlesbrough, after previously playing for Blues on loan last season.

Defender Ryan Shotton could also make his debut after arriving on loan from Championship rivals Derby until the end of the campaign.

Boss Gary Rowett remains without David Cotterill (hamstring) and Neal Eardley, who is out for the rest of the season with a serious knee injury.