Aston Villa have sent striker Scott Hogan to Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season.<\/p>\n
The 27-year-old forward joins a struggling Blues side just eight points above the relegation zone.<\/p>\n
Hogan had been on loan with Stoke City but was recalled having made just four starts for the Potters.<\/p>\n
Birmingham are on an improving run of form with Pep Clotet’s side unbeaten since a 3-2 loss to Wigan Athletic.<\/p>\n
The spell of five matches has seen two wins in all competitions and a 0-0 FA Cup draw with Coventry City.<\/p>\n
Hogan first made a name for himself during a three-year spell with Brentford.<\/p>\n
The talented forward scored 21 times in 36 appearances between 2014 and 2017; earning a move to Villa.<\/p>\n
He was, however, loaned out to Sheffield United last season – with whom he assisted with their promotion to the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Hogan scored in a 2-0 win over Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane in April, effectively sealing promotion to the top-flight.<\/p>\n
Hogan’s spell at the bet365 Stadium was cancelled in order for a move to St Andrew’s to materialise.<\/p>\n
The striker scored both goals in the Potters’ 2-2 draw with Derby County on the opening day of the season.<\/p>\n
He also scored a late winner to register Stoke’s first win of the season, at Swansea City in October.<\/p>\n
However, the on-loan Villan slipped down the pecking order when Stoke sacked Nathan Jones.<\/p>\n
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