McLeish: Ninth is something to be proud of

10th May 2010

Alex McLeish hopes that Birmingham's poor end to the season does not detract from what a good campaign they have had.

The Blues lost 2-1 at Bolton on Sunday, meaning they won just one of their last 10 games, but McLeish is preferring to focus on their ninth-placed finish.

He said: We have been one of the lowest spenders in the league. To come from the Championship and finish ninth in the league is an amazing achievement. It feels like winning a cup.

"We have got to prove ourselves again next season. The players have been outstanding and risen to almost every challenge we have given them this year.

"Although I thought we capable of staying in the league, we have punched above our weight."

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