Source: SKY_Sports
Lescott prepared for boo-boys
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Joleon Lescott expects a chilly reception when he returns to his home city to face Birmingham City on Sunday.[LNB] The Manchester City defender said he will thrive on the boo-boy banter he is likely to face at St Andrews having played for Midlands rivals Wolves and supporting Aston Villa.[LNB]"I know there will be a bit of banter for the Birmingham fans, what with me being a Villa fan and having played for Wolves," said the 27-year-old.[LNB]"But it will be light-hearted I'm sure. I thrive on all that and I have scored a few goals in my time at Birmingham, so let's hope I can do it again.[LNB]"Maybe my old Villa mates might disagree, but I wish Birmingham all the best, but not against us.[LNB]"There is a great rivalry between the two clubs, just like in Manchester. The Birmingham derby is something special, the city comes to a standstill."[LNB]Clean sheetThe England international is intent on silencing those critical of his performances for his new club since his £24million move from Everton.[LNB]However Lescott said he is enjoying playing at Eastlands, despite the defence being unable to keep a clean sheet in their last seven Premier League games.[LNB]"I feel I am settling into City's defence with every passing game," the centre-back said.[LNB]"We haven't kept a clean sheet for a number of games now, so that is the first objective and we are determined to achieve that.[LNB]"When a club spends what we have spent, then everyone expects you to win all the time. It's never as easy as that and it takes time but we will get it together.[LNB]"The club has shown a lot of intent to get me here, now I need to repay them."[LNB]Watch Manchester City take on Birmingham live on Sky Sports 1 and HD1 on Sunday.[LNB]
