James O’Connor’s second-half equaliser denied Toon victory to spare the managerless Owls the indignity of a club-record sixth successive Championship home defeat.

Birmingham will again be without striker Garry O’Connor and on-loan Sunderland midfielder Teemu Tainio for the local derby with Wolves at Molineux.

Birmingham striker Garry O’Connor is facing several months on the sidelines and is set to undergo hip surgery.

Birmingham have been rocked by the news that Garry O’Connor could be out for up to four months with his groin injury.

Wolverhampton Wanderers could sign Scottish forward Garry O’Connor (26) from Birmingham City in January.

Shaun Maloney is out of the Scotland squad for the match with Japan and has been replaced by Dundee United’s Scott Robertson. Danny Fox, Robert Snodgrass, Kevin Thomson and Garry O’Connor are also out.

GOALSCORING hero Garry O’Connor said Blues should look to kick on after their self-belief was rewarded at Hull City.

Garry O’Connor climbed off the bench to score the only goal of the game as Birmingham claimed a 1-0 win at Hull.

Birmingham striker Garry O’Connor has apologised to City fans for their “heartbreaking” derby defeat at the hands of Aston Villa.

Garry O’Connor has apologised to Birmingham City fans following their derby defeat against Aston Villa.