Quotes by Alex McLeish

“Its a real test but I dont fear it. I was a little bit uneasy and a little bit in limbo because it was a case of you must win this one or that one.”

“Only time will tell if we come through,”

“The fact is they are all big games whoever you play at this club,”

“I think much will depend on the system we play, and there could be a bit of versatility in there,”

“On the question of playing three at the back, its something we havent done and its not the kind of thing you would normally spring on them for an important European tie. It could be a way of setting traps for myself, leaving myself open to criticism if it doesnt work.”

“It will be a problem, but knowing Marvin he will cope.”

“[Andrews just hopes their ambitions tally with his own and those of his boss.] We do have to succeed [in Europe], ... but there are no guarantees. Rangers are still a big name in Europe so it would be nice for us to get a run - the financial benefits are incredible, but I would also like a run for prestige terms.”

“I havent yet decided on my team, theres still a bit of deliberating to be done,”

“Hes had a good pre-season, ... He linked up well with Ian Murray on the left. Peter was at last getting at his opponent, driving on and getting crosses in. I always said I wanted him to scale the heights of my first 18 months here, when he scored a lot of goals. Hes capable of that, but its just a matter of him believing.”

“With the stakes we are trying to aspire to it is not a job for rookies. We feel we have not taken guys who are over the hill either - which has been the case in the past. Weve got guys at the peak of their careers.”