Kingson released from hospital

Birmingham goalkeeper Richard Kingson has been released from hospital a day after a head-injury scare.

The Ghana international was stretchered off when he collided with a goal post during his side's 3-0 League Cup loss to Blackburn Rovers.

But the 29-year-old says he is now ready to return: "I feel fully fit and the doctors think the same."

"I thank God I have been released from hospital and I now plan to return to training with my team," Kingson said.

"I didn't know what had happened until I regained consciousness in the hospital and thankfully I didn't have any cuts whatsoever."

Despite the accident, Kingson says he is not afraid to make daring saves in future.

'Brave saves'

"I will not unnecessarily endanger my life but I will go for the ball with the same hunger as I did before.

"That's the nature of my job," he said.

"I want to defend Birmingham to make sure we win all matches so this accident won't prevent me from making the brave saves."

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce was relieved to have his player given the all-clear.

"He was a little dazed and confused but that is understandable.

"But he has now had all the relevant tests as a precaution and I'm relieved to say he is absolutely fine."