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'I’d like to wish John Terry well, but it’s difficult for me to do that!' - Birmingham assistant boss Kevin Bond on defender's decision to join Aston Villa

Kevin Bond has brushed off Birmingham's failure to land John Terry and expects the club to make other big moves in the transfer market this summer.

Blues boss Harry Redknapp was eager to sign the ex-Chelsea and England captain but the 36-year-old has instead opted to join their bitter rivals Aston Villa.

Speaking exclusively to Jim White on talkSPORT, Redknapp's No.2 Bond said: "Harry did speak to John and I believe the club made him a very good offer, but he has made his decision to go to Aston Villa.