McLeish has spotted one thing Ajeti can do that’s ‘tremendous’
Albian Ajeti “worked his socks off” for Celtic in Wednesday’s 4-0 win over St Mirren, according to Alex McLeish. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former…
Alex McLeish Archives: 02/2021
McLeish dazzled by Everton player he tried to sign for Aston Villa
Alex McLeish believes Carlo Ancelotti has given his former transfer target Gylfi Sigurdsson a “new lease of life” at Everton. The ex-Scotland boss, speaking exclusively…
McLeish: Lamela could now be undroppable at Tottenham
Erik Lamela could make himself undroppable at Tottenham by playing the way he did against Everton every single week. That is the view of former…
McLeish: Mina & Keane ‘Hurt’ by what happened in thrilling Everton win
Alex McLeish insisted Yerry Mina and Michael Keane will be “hurt” by their uncharacteristically poor performances for Everton against Tottenham on Wednesday. The former Rangers…
McLeish blames Lloris for Tottenham collapse v Everton
Alex McLeish has ripped into the performance of Hugo Lloris after watching Tottenham lose 5-4 to Everton in the FA Cup. The former Scotland manager,…
McLeish: I thought Tom Rogic was finished at Celtic as ‘his legs have gone’
Alex McLeish has admitted he thought Tom Rogic’s Celtic career was over before Wednesday’s 4-0 win over St Mirren. The former Rangers and Scotland boss,…
McLeish: Leeds backroom staff critical after latest devastating Llorente blow
Marcelo Bielsa’s backroom staff will be so important in helping Diego Llorente over his latest devastating injury blow at Leeds United, according to Alex McLeish.…
‘Music to the ears of every Celtic fan’ – McLeish raves about Edouard
Odsonne Edouard has proven himself to have the “ultimate mentality” after returning to form for Celtic. That is the view of former Rangers and Scotland…
McLeish delivers Ajeti verdict after Celtic win v Kilmarnock
Albian Ajeti’s confidence will be “through the roof” after returning to the starting XI for Celtic, according to Alex McLeish. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the…
McLeish wowed by Goodwin in Rangers, Celtic & Scottish football verdict
The Scottish Premiership is more than good enough for Jonjoe Kenny to prove himself worthy of a place at Everton after joining Celtic on loan.…
McLeish: Barely-seen West Ham player dazzling Moyes in training
Jesse Lingard must have dazzled David Moyes in training to have been thrown into the West Ham starting XI, according to Alex McLeish. The former…
McLeish: Celtic have landed a key ‘attacker’ after loan completed
Alex McLeish has tipped Jonjoe Kenny to deliver top performances at both ends of the pitch following his loan move from Everton to Celtic. The…
‘I’ve got a feeling…’ – McLeish delivers verdict on King joining Everton
Alex McLeish has tipped Josh King to be a “shrewd signing” from Everton after a deadline-day move from Bournemouth. The former Premier League and Scotland…
McLeish tips ‘Incredible repercussions’ as Celtic deal blows up
Olivier Ntcham’s loan move from Celtic to Marseille will have “incredible repercussions for the modern game”, according to Alex McLeish. The former Rangers and Scotland…
McLeish: Ancelotti may have told Pickford he’s set for Everton axe
Jordan Pickford may have been happy to be taken “out the firing line” at Everton by missing the win over Leeds United. That is the…
McLeish in awe of what he’s just seen from Raphinha at Leeds
Alex McLeish was left blown away by the “terrific” work ethic of Raphinha for Leeds United against Everton on Wednesday night. The former Rangers and…
McLeish drops verdict on what’s going on with Griffiths at Celtic
Alex McLeish has admitted “something doesn’t seem right” with Leigh Griffiths at Celtic. The former Rangers and Scotland manager, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the…
McLeish: Leeds may sign their own Bruno Fernandes amid blockbuster reveal
Leeds United could sign their own Bruno Fernandes in the summer transfer window, according to Alex McLeish. The former Aston Villa and Scotland manager, speaking…
McLeish: I can’t believe Celtic star’s fall, Rae used to crow to me how ‘Special’ he was
Alex McLeish can’t believe how far Olivier Ntcham’s star has fallen at Celtic from the days Alex Rae used to rave about him. The former…
McLeish: This is what’s ‘Amazed’ me about West Ham new boy Lingard
Alex McLeish has admitted he was “amazed” by Jesse Lingard’s performance for West Ham against Aston Villa. The former Villa and Scotland boss, speaking exclusively…