 Complete the following phrase:  Barry Fry signed Bennett for Birmingham City for 325,000 in December 1993. He became the first-choice goalkeeper, was ever-present as the club won the 199495 Second Division third-tier title, and remained as first choice for the next five years before losing his place to Kevin Poole in September 1998 because of injury. A broken finger in 19992000 pre-season extended his absence, but he returned to the team in October for a League Cup match at home to Newcastle United. With his first touch, he saved a penalty kick taken by Alan Shearer and Birmingham went on to win 20. He spoke after the match about his frustration with the injuries and his desire for first-team football, preferably with Birmingham. He kept his place for a few weeks before being dropped because of his contractual dispute with the club, but signed a new deal in January 2000 and returned to the side, continuing as first choice until a broken thumb ruled him out for the last two months of the season. With Poole also injured, loanee Thomas Myhre completed the campaign. Undisputed first choice the following season, Bennett helped Birmingham reach the 