The career of Kristian Pedersen at Birmingham City has been eventful to say the least. After playing against us for Union Berlin in Harry Redknapp’s first pre-season friendly, Harry completely ignored him. Obviously, the likes of Carl Jenkinson and Cheick Keita offered more, if not in ability but in agents commission.

Twelve months later Gary Monk who himself got entwined in Football agent problems spent several weeks chasing the young Dane. Due to Harry Redknapp spending 3 years Transfer budget in 10 hours the year before, the EFL began to circle and ‘advised’ Blues not to buy Ped.

This advice turned to a demand when the advice was ignored and a transfer embargo was placed upon us. While Blues fans were mistakenly given to think that was the end of matters, Pedersen made an impressive start to his Blues career.

Under Monk he flourished and it was noticeable that having Maghoma in front of him made an excellent pair going forward and defending. Maghoma however is subject to inconsistency, injuries and international call ups which meant the duo was disrupted. Goals began to be leaked and Blues left hand side was often exposed.

So to this season and we start under a new manager with different ideas and new players. Pedersen flourished as the left hand of three centre halves and on the opening day assisted in a clean sheet against one of the most potent attacks in the Championship. He really disappointed the Brentford fans as he netted a 25-yard header which was Blues’ only attempt on target in a 1-0 win.

Within a month and a couple of three goal drubbings the plan was abandoned. Steve Seddon the left wing back in that set up was jettisoned to Pompey on loan and the 4-4-2 restored.

During the current great run, the defence has not been as tight as it should and we only keep the clean sheets when we sacrifice numbers up front. Pedersen, as on Saturday, performs 45 minutes of each match 20 feet in front of my seat and I am getting very familiar with his game.

When he gets close to his winger, he is rock solid and few outstrip him. Time and again however he gets exposed with a player overload attacking down Blues’ left. Clubs pay people far more expert than I to spot weaknesses in opposition and I’m afraid QPR and Sheffield Wednesday in particular have certainly spotted this particular flaw.

Pedersen was unlucky with the first goal at QPR because the ball had gone out and he was forced to give away the free kick which was converted into a goal. The lack of marking at the far post was dreadful and was not Pederson’s fault.

The second however, he and at least two others were totally out of touch with the opposition and Pederson looked bemused. Gardener was then posted in front of him and Crowley dispatched to the right.

I expect Blues ‘experts’ to rectify this situation quickly. If not, Wednesday night might get tricky!