The former Scotland manager has seen his side win at Tottenham Hotspur and earn creditable draws away to Arsenal and West Ham United since replacing Steve Bruce two months ago.

The 1-1 draw at Upton Park at the weekend, courtesy of James McFadden's first goal since his January transfer from Everton, moved Blues move out of the bottom three.

But at St Andrews, City have failed to display the killer touch so far during McLeish's reign and shared the spoils with fellow strugglers Reading, Fulham and Derby County.

McLeish said: "A point away from home is always a bonus but we haven't taken care of the games at home. They have been a bit of a rollercoaster.

"The last home game against Derby was not a 'must-win' but it was a 'should-win'. We have to be respectful of everybody but make sure we take the points . That is why where we are in the table.

"But we only have ourselves to blame that we haven't taken more from our home games ."

McLeish added: "Maybe there's a bit of inexperience in terms of the Premier League when you compare us to other squads. That could be a factor at the moment. But they're learning very quickly.

"It was a great point at West Ham. We have already taken points from Arsenal and Tottenham and we can do the same again. But, like I said, points away from home are bonuses.

"I will emphasise that the players must be strong going into games - and they shouldn't see anything as a threat."