McLeish gambles on Forssell fitness

ALEX MCLEISH believes Mikael Forssell will play a decisive role in Birmingham’s bid to stay in the Premier League — if he can remain fit.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2007 - 00:00
Birmingham City 1 Reading 1 John Curtis, St Andrews

McLeish revealed he tried to buy Forssell from Chelsea three-and-a-half years ago during his reign as Rangers manager after scoring 19 goals on loan to City during the 2003-2004 campaign.

Forssell instead chose to return to St Andrews in a permanent €4.5million deal only for the Finnish international to then be dogged by knee problems.

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