EXCLUSIVE: Bowyer says he deserves (yet another) second chance. Does he?

Judge Lee Bowyer in headlines and reputation and I'd turn up for this interview with my mates, security and a pair of shinpads. It's not just what you've read about him, but we have history. I wasn't happy this 'irksome oik' was coming on to my patch to play for Birmingham and I wrote it. 'I told my girlfriend's nan I was speaking to you today,' says a feisty Bowyer. Sitting pretty: Lee Bowyer at Birmingham City's St Andrew's ground where he has become a Premier League hero for the fans this season'And she said: "Why? He had a right pop at you last January".' Not a good start. In 12 months, the free transfer from West Ham has helped Birmingham to promotion and scored six goals in the Premier League.  Birmingham manager McLeish backs Michel to become a St Andrew's legendKuranyi tells Sunderland to improve offer as Birmingham eye £9m JonesBIRMINGHAM v Manchester United: Stephen Carr back from ban to face Red DevilsBIRMINGHAM CITY FC

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