Arsenal dealt ‘huge blow’ after Xhaka ‘surgery’ update – pundit
Arsenal have been dealt a “huge blow” with Granit Xhaka ruled out for months through injury, according to Alex McLeish. The former Scotland manager, speaking…
Alex McLeish Archives: 09/2021
Ex-manager: Liverpool to miss ‘frightening’ attacker against Man City as Alexander-Arnold update issued
Alex McLeish has insisted Liverpool should be able to cope without the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold against Manchester City this weekend. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
McLeish tips Rangers youngster for rare start v Sparta Prague after Goldson update
Alex McLeish has tipped Nathan Patterson to start for Rangers against Sparta Prague with Connor Goldson reportedly out of action. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider,…
McLeish: Rangers may trigger Katic recall clause after injury news from Ibrox
Alex McLeish has suggested Rangers could recall Nikola Katic in January after Filip Helander’s injury blow. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Ibrox boss…
McLeish: Rangers handed ‘heartbreaking’ blow after Helander injury update
Alex McLeish has admitted Rangers have been dealt a “heartbreaking” blow with Filip Helander ruled out through injury. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former…
Celtic hit by shattering double injury whammy after Forrest update – McLeish
Alex McLeish has admitted Celtic have been dealt a blow at both ends of the pitch with James Forrest ruled out for nearly another month.…
Ex-manager makes Bolingoli claim after surprise Celtic development
Alex McLeish has backed Ange Postecoglou to bring the best out of Boli Bolingoli after a shock recall to the Celtic side. The former Scotland…
Ex-manager: Son ‘lost’ without Kane after Nuno confession pre-Tottenham v Arsenal
Alex McLeish has defended Nuno Espirito Santo for playing Harry Kane in a deeper role despite a lack of attacking output for Tottenham against Chelsea.…
McLeish: Rangers contract rebels Kent and Goldson ‘inspired’ to extend deals after ‘great news’ from Ibrox
Glen Kamara’s new Rangers contract could provide “inspiration” for his teammates Connor Goldson and Ryan Kent to extend their deals, according to Alex McLeish. The…
Ex-manager: Ndombele’s stats are dreadful and he’s ‘not fit enough’ to play for Tottenham
Alex McLeish has insisted Tanguy Ndombele must work with the sports science team at Tottenham after his second-half performance against Wolves. Speaking exclusively to Football…
Ex-manager: This may be real reason for Ndombele turnaround at Tottenham
Alex McLeish has heaped praise on Nuno Espirito Santo for helping Tanguy Ndombele rediscover his confidence at Tottenham. The former Scotland boss, speaking exclusively to…
Starfelt among Celtic trio facing the axe after news update – McLeish
Alex McLeish has claimed the current Celtic centre-backs are set to come under serious pressure as Christopher Jullien closes in on a comeback from injury.…
Ex-manager: Ayling is irreplaceable at Leeds after ‘nightmare’ update
Alex McLeish has admitted Luke Ayling’s injury lay-off could be a “nightmare” for Leeds United. The former Scotland manager, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted…
Ex-manager blasts ‘sloppy’ Celtic duo he claims Postecoglou will be furious with
Alex McLeish has suggested Ange Postecoglou will be fuming with his full-backs after Celtic lost to Livingston. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Scotland…
Leeds tipped to play midfielder as emergency striker v West Ham after confirmed news – ex-manager
Alex McLeish has suggested Marcelo Bielsa may have to “improvise” with Patrick Bamford ruled out for Leeds United against West Ham. Speaking exclusively to Football…
McLeish: Gerrard and McAllister will be thrilled by ‘huge’ Rangers development
Alex McLeish has admitted Wednesday’s victory over Livingston in the Scottish League Cup was “huge” for Rangers. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Gers…
Ex-manager: My heart bleeds for Fredericks after West Ham injury update
Alex McLeish has admitted his heart bleeds for Ryan Fredericks at West Ham after a fresh injury “blow”. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former…
McLeish hails ‘great news’ for Liverpool after club release another Elliott statement
Alex McLeish was thrilled to hear Harvey Elliott may play for Liverpool again this season after an update on his condition. The former manager, speaking…
Ex-Manager backs Kane to sign new Tottenham contract after ‘big’ update
Harry Kane’s representatives must negotiate a release clause if he is to sign a new Tottenham contract. So says ex-Premier League manager Alex McLeish. speaking…
Gerrard has ‘brain-wrecking’ headache after shattering Rangers blow – McLeish
Alex McLeish is concerned Rangers are “a wee bit thin” in the centre back position when it comes to European games. The former Gers boss,…