Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has admitted the club's move for Roman Pavlyuchenko have been shelved due to the Russian striker's brilliant form.The Blues made a £10m bid for Pavlyuchenko in January, but this was rejected by the Londoners. Hot streak: Roman Pavlyuchenko has been in the goals recently for TottenhamSince then the Russian has been in the goals, with eight in seven matches.McLeish said: 'His price will have gone up. I've given him too much confidence by saying I wanted him!'Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp will be delighted that he kept hold of Pavlyuchenko, as the London club chase a place in the Champions League. Stoke City 1 Tottenham 2: Ice-cool Eidur won't feel the heat at SpursPulis rages as Whitehead becomes third Stoke player sent off by Mike DeanBIRMINGHAM FC
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