Source: Daily_Mail
Birmingham boss McLeish admits: Pavlyuchenko's now out of my reach
Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has admitted the club's move for Roman Pavlyuchenko have been shelved due to the Russian striker's brilliant form.[LNB]The Blues made a £10m bid for Pavlyuchenko in January, but this was rejected by the Londoners.[LNB] Hot streak: Roman Pavlyuchenko has been in the goals recently for Tottenham[LNB]Since then the Russian has been in the goals, with eight in seven matches.[LNB]McLeish said: 'His price will have gone up. I've given him too much confidence by saying I wanted him!'[LNB]Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will be delighted that he kept hold of Pavlyuchenko, as the London club chase a place in the Champions League.[LNB] Stoke City 1 Tottenham 2: Ice-cool Eidur won't feel the heat at SpursPulis rages as Whitehead becomes third Stoke player sent off by Mike DeanBIRMINGHAM FC
