Birmingham boss Alex McLeish plans to bring in more quality

03 March 2011 12:14
[LNB]Birmingham boss Alex McLeish will put the emphasis on signing quality players this summer as he looks to build on the club's shock Carling Cup triumph.[LNB]But McLeish, whose side host West Brom on Saturday, will only bring in players who can fit in with the current squad.[LNB]City's spirit and character have been key components in their success of the past two seasons and McLeish does not want that disrupted.[LNB] Unforgettable: Alex McLeish celebrates Carling Cup glory at Wembley[LNB]He said: 'I think this achievement (winning the Carling Cup) can be a spur.[LNB]'If we continue to attract the right players, with the right character and determination, then you are always going to have a chance.[LNB]'The quality factor is very important to me. We really need to concentrate on bringing the quality in.[LNB]'But you just can't bring in a player of quality if he doesn't have the determination and desire that this group of players have.[LNB]'They have a fantastic spirit and never-say-die attitude.'[LNB] A day to remember: Obafemi Martins scores Birmingham's late winner at Wembley last weekend[LNB]McLeish is aware of the need for Blues to put the cup triumph behind them and return to the bread and butter of ensuring Barclays Premier League survival.[LNB]He said: 'Winning the cup was one of those things you dream about as a kid. We have to saviour it and no-one can take away from us what happened on Sunday.[LNB]'But we now move onto the serious stuff in the league and making sure we stay up.'[LNB] Cup final hero Martins unsure over Birmingham futureOba the moon! Birmingham joy as sub Martins punishes Gunners gaffe[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex McLeish Places: Birmingham

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