New deal for Stan

Last updated : 25 April 2003 By Brian Cartlidge
Lazaridis's present contract is due to expire in the summer but once Bruce is absolutely sure that Blues will be playing in the premiership next season - a point against Middlesbrough makes that mathematically certain - he will be offering the popular winger a new one year deal to remain at St. Andrew's.

“We’ve got a year option on Stan and as soon as we know what division we’re in next season we’ll be sitting down with him," Bruce told the clubs official website.

“My intention though is to take up the option on him and he will be staying with us next year.”