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Blues: McFadden will stay put

29 May 2008 - 11:37:04

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Birmingham City's first-team coach Andy Watson is confident that Scotland international forward James McFadden will still be a Blues player at the start of next season.

The 25-year-old scored four goals in 12 games for City following his arrival from Everton in the January transfer window, but was unable to help Birmingham avoid relegation from the Premier League.

However, Watson is confident that McFadden will not cut and run from St Andrew's.

He told the Birmingham Mail: "The one thing I feel about James is that he's a man of his word. He doesn't mess about. If he wanted to go, I'm sure he would come and say 'look, I would like to move'.

"I think he would be up-front with us and I'm sure if he was unhappy about anything here, he would be first to let us know, in the correct manner.

"And, by the same token, if something happens and James says 'look, I'd rather be playing in the Premier League' I'm sure he would come and do things the right way as well.

"I'm certain there wouldn't be any of these things like working for a move, it would be bold, straightforward and up-front. That's the kind of man he is and I respect him for that.

"He has intimated he would like to be here, he is enjoying it here and he would like to help get us out of the Championship.

"James is playing every week here and that's what he wants, regular football."