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He has managed several teams, including Aston Villa, Birmingham City, Rangers, and the Scotland national team.\n\n## Early Life and Background\nGrowing up in Bellshill, Lanarkshire, McLeish developed a passion for football at an early age. He joined his local club, Bellshill Athletic, before moving to Hamilton Academical as a youth player. McLeish's determination and hard work earned him a professional contract with the Accies in 1976.\n\n## Major Accomplishments\nAs a manager, McLeish has achieved significant success:\n\n*   Won two Scottish Premier Division titles with Rangers (1999) and Aberdeen (1985)\n*   Led Aston Villa to the FA Cup final (2015) and sixth place in the Premier League (2013-14)\n*   Managed Birmingham City to promotion from the Championship (2007-08)\n*   Steered Scotland to the Euro 2020 playoffs (2021)\n\n## Notable Works or Actions\nSome notable quotes from McLeish include:\n\n*   \"I'm a football man, not a politician. 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