Birmingham boss Alex McLeish confident for the future despite threat of relegation

ShareAlex McLeish aims to mastermind Birmingham's survival on Sunday despite having had no assurances about his own future. Manager McLeish has had no discussions with owner Carson Yeung about next season but said: 'I'm not someone who needs that kind of reassurance. 'I've dealt with setbacks before, I've been knocked down a few times and I get back up pretty quickly.'  Pointing the way: Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish isn't worried about his futureBirmingham, however, might not bounce back should they fall this afternoon. Of today's threatened quintet, they are arguably worst prepared for the fall. Blackburn and Wigan have rich benefactors behind them to soften the blow. Wolves are extremely well run and Blackpool have kept a rein on spending. Birmingham also do not appear to have considered the prospect of relegation. The club's financial accounts for 2009-10 stated: 'The directors are confident that the football club will retain its Premier League status and both [survival] forecasts [about finance] have been prepared on that basis.' There will be a decent windfall from qualifying for the Europa League and acting chairman Peter Pannu insisted reports of them being unprepared for the drop are untrue. Birmingham striker Phillips looks to avoid relegation hat-trickThe relegation dogfight: All you need to know about the five in firing lineAll the latest Birmingham news, features and opinion  Explore more:People: Alex McLeish Places: Birmingham

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