James McFadden enjoying life leading from the front again
Apr 7 2010 by Colin Tattum, Birmingham Mail
JAMES McFadden admits he is relishing being in the thick of things up front again.
But he knows he has to continue to maintain a high level of performance – and work rate – if he is not to be moved out wide left.
“I prefer it there, where I am now,” he says. “I’ve made no secret of it. I never complained when I was playing on the wing but the manager has given me a few chances up there now and I’ve enjoyed it.
“I’m working hard, getting tired, but I don’t mind that. I really enjoy it.”
Christian Benitez has lost his place to McFadden, who says that his role is not that of an out-and-out striker’s; Alex McLeish demands more.
Says McFadden: “First and foremost, when you are up there, you need to do a job for the team, get back and help out the midfield and that’s what I’ve been doing, and also hopefully get a chance – and take it.
