Boss Alex McLeish has challenged his Birmingham players to avoid a bout of “second season syndrome” and cement their place in the Barclays Premier League.

Blues boss Alex McLeish is monitoring the Eidur Gudjohnsen situation closely with a view to making a move for the player.

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish believes the sparkling form of his central midfielders in China is leaving him in a “win-win situation”.

Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish insists only time will tell whether the club’s pre-season tour of China can be deemed a success.

Blues boss Alex McLeish has revealed he expects to finalise the terms of his new contract when he returns from China.

Garry O’Connor will fight for his place in the Birmingham City starting line-up despite seeing Nikola Zigic drafted in by Alex McLeish over the summer.

Birmingham City beat Beijing
Guoan 1-0 in a friendly on Wednesday but even the splendour of
the Bird’s Nest could not distract manager Alex McLeish from the
task that lies ahead — ensuring Premier League survival.

Ricky Sbragia’s decision to reject City’s advances may be a blessing in disguise claims Alex McLeish following Peter Grant’s arrival.

Manager Alex McLeish was pleased with the contributions of Nikola Zigic and Ben Foster as the two summer signings made their Birmingham debuts in a 3-2 friendly win over a Hong Kong XI.

ALEX McLeish admits he is battling frustration in the transfer market – but the Blues boss insists there’s no reason to panic.