Birmingham City: Kevin Phillips told he has a future at Birmingham City
KEVIN PHILLIPS will have a future at Birmingham City, regardless of whether Fabrizio Miccoli signs or not.
Although Miccoli’s likely arrival will lead to inevitable speculation about Phillips, it shouldn’t necessarily.
A new contract offer remains on the table for Phillips; it’s not a case of Miccoli or him.
Ultimately, it depends on what Phillips decides to do.
Blues boss Alex McLeish has earmarked a role for him as an impact substitute, pretty much the kind he interpreted so well last season.
If Phillips wants more game-time, and to be a first choice, then he will reject Blues’ contract and consider other options.
That said, he might not quite fancy another 46-game slog in the Championship, where there are plenty of interested clubs.
And McLeish’s careful handling of him in the twilight of his career – plus Blues’ proximity to his family home – has been recognised by Super Kev.
