McLeish set for new Blues contract

(GSM) – Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish is ready to sign a long-term extension with the club. McLeish has already held preliminary talks regarding a new contract.

The former Scotland boss has spoken with chief executive Michael Dunford and vice chairman Peter Pannu over a new deal and is now set to speak to club owner Carson Yeung.

McLeish guided Blues to promotion last season from the Championship and has clearly strengthened the team as Birmingham find themselves in the top 10 of the Barclays Premier League and have reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

McLeish said, “We had a chat, myself, Michael and Peter. We didn’t talk about specific figures, but things in general, and it was a very good meeting.

“I’m now due to see Carson and, absolutely, I plan on staying at Birmingham.

“I see my future here and I’m sure we can work something out.”