Source: Team_Talk
McLeish on course for new deal
Blues head into the Christmas period seventh in the Premier League on the back of a nine-match unbeaten run which stretches back to the middle of October.[LNB]Pannu told the Daily Express: "Put it this way, we would consider it a disaster if anyone would come and snatch Alex McLeish away.[LNB]"That won't happen. We need to protect ourselves. We are doubly impressed with Alex - with his achievement within the budget here and his whole approach. Carson is absolutely thrilled.[LNB]"Alex has done a wonderful job. He can stay as long as he wants to stay with us."[LNB]Pannu stopped short of promising McLeish a new contract, though.[LNB]"We will review it at the completion of this season. We still have five months to go and Alex's contract is for 18 months," said Pannu.[LNB]"I am a lawyer and a very pragmatic person. Having done a couple of family law cases in my early years I know how things can sour between husband and wife, let alone in football.[LNB]"So let's take it in our stride. We are doing very well now and I have no doubts that will continue with new players coming in during January.[LNB]"If this was the end of the season right now, I would give Alex a new contract straight away.[LNB]"I think, touch wood, we will remain in the Premier League now.[LNB]"I have to say, also, that Alex is not pushing us right now for a new contract - as some managers might."'[LNB][LNB] Barclays Prem W/out Top 4 2009/10 Win Outright: Birmingham 66/1
