Source: Daily_Mail
Alex McLeish can't wait to boost fragile Birmingham squad with Carson Yeung's millions
Alex McLeish sent an upbeat message to Birmingham City's supporters as he ushered in a new era at St Andrew's.[LNB]The Scot was in bullish mood as he faced the media for the first time following the £81.5million takeover by Carson Yeung and his Hong Kong consortium.[LNB]McLeish has been given assurances about his own position and he revealed that he had been promised money to spend when the January transfer window reopens.[LNB] Vision: Alex McLeixh will have money to reshape his Birmingham team[LNB]New regime: Carson Yeung has led the takeover at St Andrews[LNB]'I have held preliminary talks with the new owners - but there is no master plan,' he said. 'However, the indications are good. [LNB]'Mr Yeung would not have paid 80-odd million for a football club if he didn't have any ambition. He has indicated there will be some money available to spend in January.[LNB]'I've never been in that situation before but I will do my best to improve things as I see fit. [LNB]'I don't think the new owners should announce a figure because all that does is bump up the prices.[LNB]'But we do have a fragile squad. At times I've struggled to get 11 fit players out on the pitch.[LNB]'I'm delighted with the enthusiasm shown by the supporters. The fans are buzzing again - they are looking forward in anticipation.[LNB]'I look forward to seeing St Andrew's full again and back to the position the club was in a few years ago where they had full houses that were intimidating for the opposition.'[LNB] Blue fever: City's Garry O'Connor (left) tussles with Aston Villa's Richard Dunne[LNB] David Gold: I could join forces again with Sullivan at West HamBirmingham face relegation if Carson Yeung reduces ticket prices, claims ex-Blues chairman David GoldBirmingham defender Roger Johnson admits John Terry is his heroTHE MIDLANDER: It's tough at the top - as Martin O'Neill is finding outBIRMINGHAM CITY FC
