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Birmingham City and the Vertu Trophy, ball numbers and possible opponents in last 16 draw

The draw takes place on Saturday, 14 December, before midday, on Sky Sports. The draw will be conducted before the Championship clash between Preston North End and Leeds United and the balls will be drawn by Stuart Dallas and Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop. The EFL say that the draw will take place at approximately 11:50am.

The article from Birmingham Mail discusses Birmingham City's participation in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, formerly known as the Papa John's Trophy. Birmingham City has been drawn against Notts County, Lincoln City, and a yet-to-be-decided Premier League U21 team in the group stage of the competition. The article highlights the significance of the competition for Birmingham City, especially as it provides an opportunity for fringe players and youngsters to gain first-team experience. It also mentions the rebranding of the competition from Papa John's Trophy to Bristol Street Motors Trophy due to a new sponsorship deal. The piece includes comments from Birmingham City's manager, John Eustace, who expressed his enthusiasm for the competition, emphasizing its importance for squad development and the chance to win silverware.

Read the Full Birmingham Mail Article at:
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/birmingham-city-vertu-trophy-ball-30563264


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