Football: Mcleish Is Forced to Admit Anancial Defeat in Pursuit of Balde ; Coca-Cola Championship

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The dnancial implications of falling out of the top flight were laid bare once again yesterday as Alex McLeish admitted defeat in his efforts to sign Celtic defender Bobo Balde, writes Brian Dick.

The Guinea international became the latest central defender to escape the Birmingham City manager, who conceded he could not meet Balde's wage demands as he looks to build a squad capable of returning to the Premier League at the first attempt.

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Football: Mcleish Is Forced to Admit Anancial Defeat in Pursuit of Balde ; Coca-Cola Championship

McLeish has been trying to bolster his defence since January when he thought he had done enough to bring Gary Cah...

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