April 18 2001

Crystal Palace

Midfelder JAMIE POLLOCK has extended his loan spell at Birmingham City to a second month. This will now take his time with the Blues up until May 17, which the club hopes will take him through its probable two-legged play-off semi-final.

Trevor Francis will then have the option to extend the move for a third and final month if his side reach the play-off final to be played at the Millennium Stadium on May 28.