Alex McLeish Archives: 10/2020

Alex McLeish insists that Barry Douglas would be a “great buy” as Leeds United prepare to offload the left-back ahead of Friday’s EFL deadline. The…

Alex McLeish has claimed that Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard will be “desperate” to prove to manager Neil Lennon that he is capable of playing in next weekend’s Old Firm derby.  Speaking exclusively…

Alex McLeish has revealed that Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie’s recent form has attracted the interest of some of his “English colleagues”. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant…

Alex McLeish has questioned whether the Leeds United players will have the level of fitness required to play their pressing game throughout the season. Speaking…

Alex McLeish has hailed Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths for his “amazing” ability to bounce back from lengthy absences in his career. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the former…

Alex McLeish has claimed that the agents of Aston Villa duo Anwar El Ghazi and Frederic Guilbert will be “tearing their hair out”.  Speaking exclusively to Football…

Alex McLeish believes new Celtic loan signing Diego Laxalt has “special technical skills”. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the former Rangers…

Alex McLeish has claimed that the delay in action caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has proved to be an inadvertent “blessing” for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.  Speaking exclusively to Football…

Alex McLeish has backed Celtic manager Neil Lennon to “unleash” David Turnbull in the first Old Firm derby of the season later this month.  Speaking…

Alex McLeish has hailed Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips as “outstanding every game” he sees him. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Scotland, Rangers…

Alex McLeish has revealed a pang of jealously at how Dean Smith has been backed to the hilt in the transfer market by Aston Villa.…

Alex McLeish has urged his former club Aston Villa to sign AFC Bournemouth forward Josh King. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the former…

Alex McLeish has compared Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard’s natural goalscoring ability to that of Rangers legend Ally McCoist. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge,…

Alex McLeish has been blown away by the physical transformation of Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the former Scotland…

The fact that Tottenham have signed Carlos Vinicius on loan with an option to buy rather than a permanent transfer has set off “alarm bells”…

Jeremie Frimpong has been “one of the outstanding players” for Celtic this season, according to Alex McLeish. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the…

Celtic being without James Forrest for the Old Firm derby this month is a “blow”, according to Alex McLeish. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell…

Alex McLeish has urged Tottenham and their manager Jose Mourinho to realise the benefits of sending Ryan Sessegnon out on loan after Celtic were rebuffed…

Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie will want to test himself in the Premier League, according to Alex McLeish. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider assistant editor Russell Edge, the…

Alex McLeish insists that getting into Europe is a “huge boost” for Celtic in terms of keeping their top players at the club. The former…