McLeish relishing Forest opportunity
Date published: 28 December 2012
ALEX McLeish was back in management this morning as manager of Athletic’s FA Cup, third-round opponents Nottingham Forest.
The former Aston Villa and Birmingham City boss has replaced Sean O’Driscoll, who was sacked hours after the East Midlands outfit beat Leeds United 4-2 on Boxing Day.
McLeish (53) said: “The fact that a club of Forest’s magnitude has offered me a job excites me greatly — it’s a wonderful opportunity.”
Athletic are away to the npower Championship side on January 5.
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