Jerome wants McLeish future resolved

14 September 2010 12:17
The news that Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has signed a new contract at St Andrew's cannot come soon enough for striker Cameron Jerome.[LNB] The Scot is finally set to resolve the ongoing saga by penning a new deal this week.[LNB]McLeish's profile has risen after he guided Birmingham to a ninth-place finish on their return to the Premier League last season and his delay in committing himself to the Blues has led to speculation about his future.[LNB]Jerome told the Birmingham Mail: "We want him to stay and I think he will stay. He has done a magnificent job since he has been here.[LNB]"The way he has brought Birmingham on, on a shoestring budget really, and pushed us into mid-table.[LNB]"He is an up-and-coming manager. That's why the likes of Liverpool and other teams will come knocking when they are looking for a new man. He has proven his worth."

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