Lyndon Dykes is proving that sometimes the most valuable player isn’t the one starting the match. The Scotland international has quickly emerged as Birmingham City’s go-to impact substitute, delivering crucial goals at pivotal moments. In their 1-0 win over Swansea City, Dykes rose highest in the 94th minute to head home Patrick Roberts’ cross, clinching all three points for Chris Davies’ side. Remarkably, this came just seven minutes after the 29-year-old had been introduced from the bench.
00:00Lyndon Dykes is proving that sometimes the most valuable player isn't the one starting the match.
00:08The Scotland international has quickly emerged as Birmingham City's go-to impact substitute, delivering crucial goals at pivotal moments.
00:18In their 1-0 win over Swansea City, Dykes rose highest in the 94th minute to head home Patrick Roberts' cross, clinching all three points for Chris Davis' side.
00:28Remarkably, this came just seven minutes after the 29-year-old had been introduced from the bench.
00:34This was not an isolated incident earlier this season. Dykes came off the bench to score a dramatic stoppage time winner in a 2-1 victory at Blackburn Rovers,
00:44once again highlighting his goal-scoring ability and knack for being in the right place at the right time.
00:51Both goals underlined why he is fast developing a reputation as a super sub for Birmingham City.
00:58Dykes' journey this season has not been straightforward. A potential loan move to Hibernian fell through on deadline day, leaving him to reassess his role at St Andrews.
01:09Yet the 44-cap Scotland international has taken the setback in his stride, returning to the squad with renewed determination.
01:16His professionalism and work ethic have impressed Chris Davis, who values Dykes as not only for his goals, but also his presence in the dressing room.
01:27Birmingham boasts an array of attacking options.
01:29While Dykes may not match the previous goal-scoring record of Kyogo Furayashi, or the dynamism of record signing Jay Stansfield, he brings something different.
01:39As Blues push forward this season, Dykes' timely interventions could be the difference between a mid-table finish and a promotion challenge.
02:04In a squad brimming with talent, having a game-changing substitute like him may prove invaluable in the future.
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