McLeish: "we've discussed improving the squad"
He says he'll be looking closely at the issue and try to bolster the squad. He admits starting the job so close to January means he'll have to "do his homework" over the next few days.
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McLeish: first impressions
McLeish was training with the squad earlier today - he says there was "good banter" and he could see a "spring in the team's step".
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McLeish speaks to ITV Central
How are you going to ensure you have the fans behind you?
– Alexander McLeishWinning games obviously helps...it's not as if I'm Jose Mourinho walking in here - it would be a unanimous decision, obviously you have to realise at times some fans maybe aren't with you
McLeish discusses Aston Villa
He says he has taken on previous clubs when they were in "a bit of difficulty".
– Alexander McLeishIt was a difficult job at Villa last season but it was one that I met head on and in the end it was great to get them over the line despite the catalogue of horrors we had there
Alex McLeish at first press conference
What can McLeish achieve?
He says his main aim is to get the club into the top six - aiming directly for the Premier League. He wants the club to "mount a very serious challenge" by working with the existing "good bunch of players".
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"A whirlwind" and "surprise"
He says the last few hours have been a whirlwind but it was a "very nice surprise"
Alex McLeish: "terrific opportunity" and "challenge"
He says it's a terrific opportunity for him at Nottingham Forest and he's looking forward to the challenge.
Nottingham Forest press conference about to begin
Alexander McLeish is about to be presented as the new Nottingham Forest manager.
Fans say they're not sure about new Forest appointment
Nottingham Forest fans say they're not sure about having Alex McLeish as the club's new manager.
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