Both pitchers today were not as sharp as their first game. Matt (Reich) was coming off three days rest. He left the ball up and got hit around. He didn't pitch bad but he wasn't great. He kept us in the game. |
But for me it's always going to be about how we can improve the team and nothing changes in that respect. I go to David Gill and say 'this is a player I'd like', then we assess how much it's going to cost. |
But there is always that unpredictability about a derby match and that's what happened. |
Chelsea deserve all the credit. 3-0 was harsh but we let in soft goals and when you do that against Chelsea you have to take your medicine. |
Christ, they only lost one game. When was the last time that was done, a hundred years ago? |
Composure was the key and we lacked that in the final third tonight. |
Every man and his dog has an opinion on him. The good thing is that he has his feet on the ground. He is at the right club and we know he can handle it. We will guide him. |
Every player would want to play in the World Cup, I'm not disputing that, but I can't see it myself. |
Everybody hopes they'll drop points. Ourselves, Arsenal and Liverpool are all in the same boat where that's concerned. |
Everyone at the club is praying and hoping he pulls through. In terms of British players, you would find it difficult to pick anyone better than Best. |
Everyone remembers Stuart Pearce as a determined, aggressive player, who played with great heart and enthusiasm that gave him a great career in the game, |
Evolution happens. There's no football team in the world has ever stayed together for time ever more. |
fault and fault, cheat and cheat. |
Gaby doesn't want to be ruled out at the moment but I do not see him playing. Gary is a concern because he is not training. We have got medical people working on him and we will give him every chance but it is not looking good. |
Gaby has been training for three weeks now and he is looking fantastic. He has been tackling like a tiger, has shown great energy in training and his enthusiasm is infectious. He is very close and I might just give him a go against Sunderland on Friday. |