Birmingham could have record signing Jota available to face Cardiff on Friday. The 6.5million striker has been missing with a hamstring injury but is nearing a return while Che Adams and Jason Lowe are looking to overcome their own hamstring issues to feature. Emilio Nsue was due to return from international duty with Equatorial Guinea until Thursday which would give him a very short turnarou...Full Story »

Brentford can welcome back in-demand midfielder Jota for the game with Wolves. The Spaniard, linked with Middlesbrough and West Ham in this transfer window, had been out with a back problem but has returned to training. Sergi Canos is close to fitness after an ankle injury and Rico Henry could also be available after a knee problem. Ryan Woods returned from compassionate leave as a substitut...Full Story »

Brentford will be without Spanish midfielder Jota when they host Walsall in the FA Cup third round. Jota, who recently recovered from a long-term ankle injury, has been ruled out of the clash with a calf strain. Boss Dean Smith, who left the Saddlers to take over at Brentford in November, is still without defender Andreas Bjelland and striker Scott Hogan (both knee). Midfielder John Swift is ...Full Story »

Spanish midfielder Jota hit a stoppage-time winner to fire Brentford to a dramatic 2-1 win over west London rivals Fulham. The Bees had totally dominated their more illustrious neighbours, but it looked as though goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli's heroics and Hugo Rodallega's eye for goal would leave them empty-handed. However, Harlee Dean, who was at fault for Rodallega's 57th-minute opener, made...Full Story »