Stuart Pearce is under increasing pressure  after a Clayton Donaldson-inspired Birmingham City ensured Nottingham Forest’s winless run in the Championship extended to six matches. David Cotterill’s free-kick gave the visitors the lead before Donaldson fired in a brace before half-time. Forest could only muster a last-minute consolation through Britt Assombalonga, leaving Pearce at a loss to explain his side’s woeful recent form. Pressure is mounting for Nottingham Forest manager Stuart Pearce after his side's loss to Birmingham Birmingham boss Gary Rowett acknowledges the travelling fans after getting his team back on track Birmingham striker Clayton Donaldson (left) celebrates his second goal of the afternoon against Forest
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Birmingham first half trio paved the way to victory at Nottingham Forest
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Stuart Pearce's men are now six games without a win in the Championship
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Forest's poor home form continues with just one win in their last four games at the City Ground
The defeat today is more of our own doing than @placeholder’s, who did not deserve to win.’