Birmingham boss Gary Rowett is wary of lightning striking twice against Albion at the Amex today.
Rowett's predecessor Lee Clark, now at Blackpool, inflicted a 1-0 defeat on the Blues in December.
Albion manager Chris Hughton guided Birmingham to the play-offs three seasons ago before joining Norwich.
"It's a very different game, Chris is very highly regarded at the club, a lot of people have spoken to me about what a good guy he is.
"I have come across him a few times, he's a real gentleman and an excellent person."
Rowett has already been on the receiving end against Albion this season when he was in charge of Burton Albion.
They were beaten 3-0 at home by Sami Hyypia's Seagulls in the Capital One Cup.
Rowett's Birmingham are unbeaten in six away games since that Blackpool defeat.
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Rowett's predecessor Lee Clark, now at Blackpool, inflicted a 1-0 defeat on the Blues in December.
Albion manager Chris Hughton guided Birmingham to the play-offs three seasons ago before joining Norwich.
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"It's a very different game, Chris is very highly regarded at the club, a lot of people have spoken to me about what a good guy he is.
"I have come across him a few times, he's a real gentleman and an excellent person."
Rowett has already been on the receiving end against Albion this season when he was in charge of Burton Albion.
They were beaten 3-0 at home by Sami Hyypia's Seagulls in the Capital One Cup.
Rowett's Birmingham are unbeaten in six away games since that Blackpool defeat.
Original article