PLEA ... Alex McLeish
The Birmingham boss needed to find seats for 15 members
of his family and close friends. One call to Manchester United boss
Fergie and Big Eck was sorted.
McLeish revealed: "I haven't spoken to Alex this week
but I asked him for a few tickets last week and he obliged. "I've
family and friends coming down from Scotland. A few came out of the
woodwork when they saw the first fixture!
"So that means I'll be in hock to Alex until he comes
to St Andrew's. "My son Jon is using a friend's season ticket so
I've told him to sit on his hands. My son Jamie and daughter
Rebecca will be there too."
McLeish played for Ferguson at Aberdeen and admits
Fergie's aura has left a lasting impression on him. He added: "I'm
my own man but when you play under a manager like that you can't
help but pick up things.
"He set standards pretty high and I have tried to keep
to those standards. He called us in one Sunday when we conceded a
corner! "He had this amazing will to win and players like me,
Willie Miller, Gordon Strachan, Mark McGhee and Jim Leighton were
enhanced by his guidance.
"Nobody is as good at doing the hairdryer! I've tried
it. If you feel it, let it go. But if you're making it up then it
won't feel right. "He is a great psychologist. He would be quite
expensive if he charged - but he is my pal."
