Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor produced two stunning late saves from Mido and Fredi Kanoute to deny Tottenham their first Premiership away win of 2005 and earn his side a fortunate 1-1 draw.Blues boss Steve Bruce had gambled on bringing Jermaine Pennant straight back into the starting line-up after being released from prison. But the on-loan Arsenal player and fellow winger Stan Lazaridis, who had only returned from a 27-hour flight from Australia on Friday, were understandably both off the pace.Too many of his players looked jaded against a Spurs side who posed more of a threat in midfield via Andy Reid and Michael Carrick. Birmingham needed skipper Kenny Cunningham, Matthew Upson and Jamie Clapham to be at their most resolute to cope with Kanoute and Jermain Defoe.
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