Birmingham vice-chairman Peter Pannu admits Alex McLeish could get
a new deal at the end of the season if his side maintain their good
form.
Blues head into the Christmas period seventh in the Premier
League on the back of a nine-match unbeaten run which stretches
back to the middle of October.
Pannu told the Daily Express: "Put it this way, we would
consider it a disaster if anyone would come and snatch Alex McLeish
away.
"That won't happen. We need to protect ourselves. We are
doubly impressed with Alex - with his achievement within the budget
here and his whole approach. Carson is absolutely thrilled.
"Alex has done a wonderful job. He can stay as long as he
wants to stay with us." Pannu stopped short of promising McLeish a
new contract, though.
"We will review it at the completion of this season. We still
have five months to go and Alex's contract is for 18 months," said
Pannu.
"I am a lawyer and a very pragmatic person. Having done a
couple of family law cases in my early years I know how things can
sour between husband and wife, let alone in football.
"So let's take it in our stride. We are doing very well now
and I have no doubts that will continue with new players coming in
during January.
"If this was the end of the season right now, I would give
Alex a new contract straight away.
"I think, touch wood, we will remain in the Premier League
now.
"I have to say, also, that Alex is not pushing us right now
for a new contract - as some managers might."
