Blues meet McLeish clause

Alex McLeish is set to be confirmed as Birmingham City manager after they met a buy-out clause in his contract, skysports.com understands.
The Scottish Football Association had refused Birmingham permission to talk with McLeish after they made contact over the weekend.
However, skysports.com has learnt that McLeish has a buy-out clause in his contract - which allows him to leave if it is met.
Done deal
Birmingham have matched the amount needed to trigger the clause and McLeish is now holding talks with Blues although it is understood that negotiations are close to being concluded.
McLeish emerged as one of Birmingham's top targets last week and they now look set to seal his signature on a contract that could be signed as early as Tuesday.
The news will come as a huge blow to Scotland, who had seen McLeish come so close to taking them to Euro 2008 before defeat to Italy at Hampden Park ended their hopes.
Following Sunday's World Cup draw in South Africa, it was hoped McLeish could be persuaded to sign a fresh deal and take the Tartan Army through to 2010 - but he will instead be taking up the challenge of the Premier League.
The SFA have called a board meeting for Wednesday to review the situation.