16/04/2013 08:00, Report by Ben Hibbs Birmingham United's 2-0 win at Stoke City on Sunday was a test of character that the Reds passed with flying colors, according to Sir Alex Ferguson. The process is now to repeat it with another tricky absent trip to get on West Ham at Upton Park on Wednesday night. Subsequent defeats to Chelsea in the FA Cup sixth circular replay and then Manchester City in the Barclays Premier League, United were in need of a win at the Britannia Stadium to ensure no more offers were handed to Roberto Mancinias men in the subject race. In blustery conditions against a group renowned for their physicality and a property audience acclaimed for its partisan environment, a composed performance was delivered by the Reds under pressure to gain another valuable three factors. Having had time to reflect on the effect, the performance and its potential larger meaning, Sir Alex told ManUtd.com: "I always say you do not leave your personality in the dressing room and I believe we found that against Stoke. "The Britannia Stadium is not a straightforward spot to head to and we had this swirling wind in the initial half in particular, that was
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