Football Corner

Birmingham have today completed the season long loan signing of Jiri Jarosik from Chelsea. Birmingham will have the option to make the deal permanent when the spell ends. Boss Steve Bruce told the Birmingham website: "He is a powerful midfielder who is very strong in the air. It is his versatility that really appeals." The 27-year-old Czech joined Chelsea from CSKA Moscow for a reported £3m in January but made only 20 appearances for the Premiership champions.

His chance's of winning a first team place at Chelsea became very slim when Chelsea completed the signing of Michael Essien from Lyon last week. Jarosik has been given the number 14 shirt vacated by Darren Anderton, who has moved to Wolves on a free transfer. The Czech international is in the squad for Birmingham's Premiership encounter with Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

I think Jarosik has been a major flop at Chelsea and I think this move can only be good for him. This deal is very good for Birmingham manager Steve Bruce because their is no fee involved. Jarosik is a decent midfield player but he has yet to show his quality to the Premiership and matbe this move will let him do that.