Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish hopes to step up his transfer plans in the final days of the winter market. McLeish admits a striker is needed after their defeat to Chelsea. "I've given the board a couple of names, and I'm hoping they will get something done for us," said McLeish. "The strikers need help. Kevin Phillips has a small injury and we need to add something to help the others because we'll burn them out playing these guys every week of the season. "I'm fearful they will lose a little edge if we do, so an extra striker would spice things up a wee bit." More...