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Tag: Alex McLeish

McLeish turns to fresh faces for Scotland's friendly against Costa Rica

McLeish turns to fresh faces for Scotland’s friendly against Costa Rica

March 23, 2018 by Paige Beresford

Paige Beresford discusses a somewhat new look Scotland squad as Alex McLeish prepares for his second spell in charge of the national side.

Will Alex McLeish make a good Scotland manager?

Will Alex McLeish make a good Scotland manager?

February 25, 2018 by Paige Beresford

Alex McLeish is the new Scotland manager and Paige Beresford ponders the impact that the former Rangers, Aston Villa and Birmingham City boss can have on the team.

Aston Villa: The poisoned chalice

Aston Villa: The poisoned chalice

May 24, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin looks at the Aston Villa managerial merry-go-round.

Alex McLeish sacked: Did Liverpool's interest in Roberto Martinez force Lerner's hand?

Alex McLeish sacked: Did Liverpool’s interest in Roberto Martinez force Lerner’s hand?

May 15, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks at Aston Villa’s decision to sack Alex McLeish after a dismal season.

Relegation cloud forms over Villa Park

Relegation cloud forms over Villa Park

April 28, 2012 by Tom Rhodes

Tom Rhodes looks at the precarious situation that has Aston Villa hovering just above the relegation zone with just three games remaining.

45 Years of Hurt: What does England's future hold?

45 Years of Hurt: What does England’s future hold?

September 7, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly breaks down the England national side and looks ahead to what could be a bright future for ‘them across the water’.

2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade

2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade

August 11, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at an important decade ahead for Irish international football.

Villa Begin to Rebuild Under McLeish

Villa Begin to Rebuild Under McLeish

July 18, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

There are big changes afoot at Villa, and Andrew McCarten looks at how Alex McLeish is settling in to his new role.

Birmingham 2-1 Arsenal: Blues For The Gunners as Pressure Hits

Birmingham 2-1 Arsenal: Blues For The Gunners as Pressure Hits

February 28, 2011 by Willie Gannon

There was a shock of gigantic proportions at Wembley yesterday as Birmingham City defeated Arsenal to claim the Carling Cup.

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