McLeish admits Blues shortcomings

23 April 2011 19:30
Birmingham manager Alex McLeish bemoaned his side's defending in the wake of their 5-0 loss at Liverpool. Maxi Rodriguez scored his first hat-trick for the Reds, Dirk Kuyt hit his seventh goal in six Barclays Premier League matches and substitute Joe Cole added a late fifth. "The first goal for us was a killer blow, losing it so early because you are coming here to frustrate," said McLeish. "It totally disrupted our plans. The first two goals were really soft, we have to do better. For the second goal there was a big hole in the centre of our defence and that is most unlike us. "Quite simply the boys have got to get back to their best. "We know today was a bad day at the office but I don't believe it will affect morale."

Source: PA