League comes first for McLeish

Rangers manager Alex McLeish insists defending the Bank of Scotland Premier League trophy is more important than making a splash in the Champions League next season.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2003 - 15:33

Rangers manager Alex McLeish insists defending the Bank of Scotland Premier League trophy is more important than making a splash in the Champions League next season.

The former Scotland international would love to do both but made it clear he placed domestic success at the top of the agenda.

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