New Brum boss McLeish focused on battle to beat the drop

ALEX McLEISH is confident he can achieve the number one priority of helping Birmingham avoid relegation after admitting “the lure of the Premier League” tempted him to quit as Scotland manager.

And the former Rangers boss is “satisfied” with the assurances given him about the club’s future by chairman David Gold and co-owner David Sullivan as the chances of a Carson Yeung takeover are fading fast.

McLeish has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract and is only the fourth manager appointed by Gold and Sullivan during their 15-year reign.