McLeish: This is Bielsa’s ‘worst fear’ at Leeds after Raphinha news emerges
Marcelo Bielsa must be terrified about the possibility of Leeds United losing Raphinha to a “top club” this summer, according to Alex McLeish. The former…
Alex McLeish Archives: 02/2021
McLeish: Bale may seal permanent Tottenham move after Mourinho hint
Tottenham will only sign Gareth Bale if he makes a “massive impact” in the starting XI, according to Alex McLeish. The former Premier League boss…
Leeds to hit the jackpot as sponsors desperate to offer multiple mega-money deals – McLeish View
Alex McLeish has predicted Leeds United to hit the jackpot as sponsors will be falling over themselves to offer mega-money deals. The former Aston Villa…
Sir Alex Ferguson cited as ex-Premier League manager stunned by Bamford at Leeds
Patrick Bamford has “baffled” Premier League rivals with his “elegant” style at Leeds United, according to Alex McLeish. The former Aston Villa manager, speaking exclusively…
McLeish verdict on Celtic players ‘throwing in the towel’ under Lennon
Alex McLeish has claimed it’s possible some Celtic players “threw the towel in” before Neil Lennon’s resignation. The former Rangers boss, speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
McLeish: I expect Leeds to ‘target’ Elmohamady v Villa & this is why
Leeds United may have “targeted” Ahmed Elmohamady as a weak link for Aston Villa ahead of Saturday, according to Alex McLeish. The former Villa and…
Leeds players will disagree with Bielsa after surprise pre-Villa claim – McLeish
Leeds United will be delighted if Jack Grealish is missing for Aston Villa on Saturday – despite what Marcelo Bielsa has to say. That is…
McLeish: This is how Griffiths will be feeling after latest Celtic snub
Leigh Griffiths will be one of several Celtic players “frustrated” by Neil Lennon’s decision to start Ryan Christie up front against Ross County. That is…
McLeish tips Celtic to sign ‘future star’ despite manager vacancy
Celtic could still strike a deal to sign a “future star” despite having no manager in place, according to Alex McLeish. The former Rangers and…
Ajer hell-bent on quitting Celtic ‘at drop of a hat’ – McLeish
Neil Lennon’s departure will not help Celtic in trying to keep wantaway players like Kristoffer Ajer this summer. That is the view of former Scotland…
Don’t blame Mourinho: There’s far more to the Dele Alli problem than meets the eye – McLeish
Alex McLeish has insisted there has been something “seriously wrong” with Dele Alli at Tottenham this season. The former Scotland manager, speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
This is when Bielsa will quit Leeds after update via Sky – McLeish
Marcelo Bielsa will only leave Leeds United if he feels he can’t achieve something “glorious”, according to Alex McLeish. The former Rangers and Scotland boss,…
Everton have lined up ‘Excellent’ replacement for Coleman – McLeish
Norwich City defender Max Aarons would be an “excellent replacement” for Seamus Coleman at Everton, according to Alex McLeish. The former Birmingham City and Scotland…
McLeish: Celtic fans may rage if ‘Rodgers MK II’ gets the job
John Kennedy could be appointed as Neil Lennon’s replacement – but only if the Celtic board see him as “another Brendan Rodgers”. That is the…
McLeish: This is what worries me about Wagner becoming Celtic manager
Alex McLeish has questioned if David Wagner’s recruitment record is good enough to take over as Celtic manager. The former Rangers and Scotland boss, speaking…
McLeish: I couldn’t believe what I saw from Dele Alli before Tottenham win
Dele Alli looked back to his “absolute best” for Tottenham against Wolfsberger, according to Alex McLeish. The former Scotland manager, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, admitted…
McLeish: Celtic must appoint proven manager & shortlisting McCarthy is spot-on
Celtic may need an experienced new manager to cope with an “exodus” of players this summer, according to Alex McLeish. The former Scotland boss, speaking…
McLeish: Celtic will make a major announcement revealing everything after hint dropped
Alex McLeish was baffled to hear Neil Lennon hint at behind-the-scenes issues at Celtic – but expects a major announcement revealing everything at some stage.…
McLeish: McGregor may only stay at Celtic ‘if he is paid what he expects’
Callum McGregor is on course to become a Celtic legend but only if “he is paid what he expects”, according to Alex McLeish. Speaking exclusively…
McLeish: I expect Tottenham to bin ‘maverick’ Lamela as part of mass ‘reboot’
Alex McLeish has suggested Erik Lamela could be one of several players replaced at Tottenham this summer. The former Scotland manager, speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…