Scott Hogan only made four Championship starts for StokeAston Villa have cut short striker Scott Hogan's loan deal with Stoke City to allow him to join rivals Birmingham City until the end of the season. The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international signed for Stoke on a season-loan in August, but started just five games for the Potters. Hogan has scored 58 goals in 171 games for clubs including Rochdale, Brentford, Villa and Sheffield United. Hogan was signed by Villa for £12m by Steve Bruce in January 2017, and has scored 10 goals in 61 games. After finding himself out of favour following injuries at Villa, he spent the second half of last season on loan with Sheffield United.

Source: BBC January 29, 2020 12:22 UTC