Birmingham boss Alex McLeish admits: Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenkois now out of my reach

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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