DYNAMITE Dele Adebola finally moved on from Crewe Alex this week, for a cool £1million.

The striker, who proved a driving force in the Alex's successful Division One bid last year, showed just how much he would be missed by powering his new team Birmingham to a 1-1 draw with high flying Middlesbrough on Saturday.

Birmingham boss Trevor Francis said: "He can be very satisfied with his first appearance.

"He helped us to keep possession and was unfortunate not to score."

Dele returns to Gresty Road next week - this time in opposition.

Crewe boss Dario Gradi said: "I'm pleased for Dele. We hope they will continue to work on him and improve him, but not by next Tuesday!"

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