I think it's a bit harsh on him but the chairman is a big boy, |
I think we can only benefit. The world of football does not feel he was a failure in Madrid, but I know the animal we're dealing with and he still feels he's got a point to prove. |
I tried to get into his ribs and head and said 'this is your football club, if you really love it you have got to stay another year at least'. |
I understand that on Monday, our final offer was rejected, so I think that one is finished, unfortunately. We have made a fantastic offer for the player and really, there is a limit on how much you can spend on one player. |
I'd like to see it again because I don't think that Bowyer was the only one who deserved a red card. The television says it wasn't a red card, but when you leave your feet and launch yourself, I think you risk everything. |
I'm a big boy and I've been around the block a few times, |
I'm absolutely delighted. He was our first choice. The supporters will love him. |
I'm not best pleased for obvious reasons, |
I'm not going to dwell on it, but I think that, in most walks of life, that would be the case, |
I'm sure Michael is really looking forward to going back and showing his old public what they are missing. He's exactly what we thought we were getting _ he can sniff goals out of nothing, and that's what makes him such a very, very special player. |
I've said that we need to improve our play in the final third and if Luque comes in then he'll help us to do that. |
Ideally I would like a month's break, then I would possibly have them all back. Two weeks is fine by me, |
If we can keep them all fit and on the pitch then we can be a match for anybody. |
In everybody's eyes, although he was not a failure at Madrid, I think deep down, given his personality, he will feel as though he failed in Madrid, |
It certainly wasn't confrontational, we went for a cup of coffee and discussed general things about the playing side. |