Points deduction has left Birmingham in ‘serious situation’, says Garry Monk

• Blues manager preparing for Friday’s trip to West Brom
• Nine-point sanction has left City five points above bottom threeGarry Monk has admitted Birmingham City are in a “serious situation” after being docked nine points for a breach of the Football League’s profitability and sustainability rules, but the Championship club’s manager also insisted he has every faith in his players’ ability to climb clear of the relegation zone and achieve safety twi