He had a blow on his ribs, so we’ll have to see what he’s like later. He’ll go and see the doctor tomorrow. He’s been sent home to rest.

When you’re playing those teams, you have a responsibility to other clubs.

I want Leon to come here feeling he has a point to prove. I want him to come here and be hungry to play first-team football. There are a lot of strikers ahead of him...

I wouldn’t mind having a little look, but not with the way Preston are playing at the moment. They’re playing three up front, with one down the middle. There’s no way I’d waste three players...

Plymouth are a big club and the opportunity to go there and manage in the Championship again was a big pull. It`s something I am really looking forward to,

They’ve got their day at the races, which is good. I’m glad they’re having a day out. They’re training in the morning, and then they can enjoy themselves at the races.

It seems that I have got that reputation,

I’m looking to improve the team. The frailties are there for everybody to see. We’ve only scored four goals in nine games. We’ve got to do better than that. It’s not as though we’re not...

I have a way of working and how I like to work. I have worked with Mark before at Portsmouth and have great respect for him.

I wouldn’t be surprised if Preston signed somebody this week. They’ve got the money to go out and spend a loan fee.

I’ve got to sort out the contract situation with Stoke, but as soon as that done I will go and talk to Plymouth,

I’ve been chasing Leon for about a month and a half. He is an example of the sort of younger player I want to bring to the club.

He does more work for charity than any other footballer I know.

We’ll look for one or two long-term loan signings from the big boys next season. If we can do that, it will help, as long as we get the right ones.

Vincent will miss training for a couple of days. Romain hurt his back a bit, but I think the two of them will be available for Saturday.

I’m looking forward to it. It should be a cracking game.

I thought it was a very open game, and both sides went for it. Obviously we’re disappointed because we thought we had the better chances, but it was a good game.

I thought Mickey did well when he came on against Brighton on Saturday. He’s champing at the bit now. He’s missed the last couple of games so I’m sure, if selected, he’ll be up for...

It’s not about Romain or any individual, it’s about the team. I just wanted to have a look at Luke. If you speak to Luke, you’ll find that the first person to gee him up...

We’ve been trying to bring people in. We’re just hoping that we get a little bit of a break.

They’ll be watching games and if we feel it’s worthwhile, I’ll go and see players again.

There are lots of things happening, but we haven’t tied anything down for definite yet.

We know where the frailties within the squad are. It’s all about being given the opportunity to try and improve the squad. Hopefully, we can wheel and deal in the summer and bring in the...