Big Eck bags big cheque
Posted Saturday, June 18, 2011 by The Sun
ALEX McLEISH walked into Aston Villa yesterday - and will pocket a 150 PER CENT pay rise.
The Scot agreed a three-year deal worth £2million a year.
McLeish's contract at Birmingham would have seen his wages HALVED to £800,000 a year after the club were relegated from the Premier League.
McLeish, 52, who quit Brum last Sunday, insists he will silence the Villa boo-boys after crossing the Second City.
Big Eck said: "I know some of our fans have voiced concerns and I can understand why. It will be up to me to convince you that I am the right man to drive the club forward."
Despite his appointment, the legal rows are not over. Blues want compensation for McLeish walking out, while the Scot is claiming constructive dismissal.
A Brum statement said: "We are still looking into whether Villa's conduct has been in line with Premier League rules
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