The Blues boss has spoken in defence of the Scottish striker, who has been criticised by some fans as being lazy, and pointed out that he has struggled with injuries over the past year. "He had the operation last season and you should remember some of his performances in the Championship. "This season Garry is struggling with the whole mobility thing but we are doing rehabilitation exercises with him, preventative measures. "He has already scored the winner for us at Hull and, if that kind of stuff doesn't satisfy some people, then what chance have you got?"
"To say Garry is lazy is absolute nonsense and he has been playing with sore groins," McLeish has said.
"All of a sudden he was cut down with this groin problem.
"I am sure Garry will have a big contribution to make.