LAST week, in a piece about referees being wired up, I referred to Howard Webb using the phrase ‘Sod’s Law’ to describe elements of his inept display in the Birmingham v Wolves FA Cup tie.

But, after Nigel Quashie’s loan switch from one Championship title-chaser to another in the last few days, for a true definition of ‘Sod’s Law’, Blues fans should imagine the following scenario...

Unpopular journeyman midfielder released by club after flattering to deceive and being subjected to flak from fans joins local rivals and scores the crucial goal to lift his new team to Premier League at the expense of his old side.

Quashie, right, might not have been the flavour of the month at St Andrew’s, yet he could have more of a say in the promotion race than any Bluenose ever imagined.