Cardiff pre-match Presser.....
Ross and Sully out for quite a while
Hugely disappointed for Ross, he worked so hard to be fit. He landed awkwardly against huddersfield
he wont be back this side of xmas, all being well, mid/late Jan - heartbroken for him
not the same injury. We have not rushed him, he has been desperate to play but really unfortunate
Sully felt his hamstring the other night ,but will be out for a similar timeline to Ross
This is an opportunity for others, with a lot of games coming up
We have been clear within the group about Jan, depending on finance
unsure if their injuries will define Jan window, results and their progress will shape Jan
We have options on the bench, time for others to step up and take the chances
Cardiff will be aggressive and physical, their manager has stamped his authority on the team
They have recruited well, and been good. They are a powerful team
Will be a test and a challenge. 3rd game in the week and we look forward to it
I am more happy for the players to be on this unbeaten run, they deserve so much praise and credit
the energy has changed with the fans at home, that is amazing
you have to accept many times that I cannot be totally satisfied or happy
you have to work out the next problem, work out solutions, it does not let you sleep as the mind is working overtime
we are here to win, and the way we play is how we believe will get us more wins
we want more, the team has so much more to give, I am happy with the club, but cannot be happy for too long as we want more
It can be lonely job at times, I have amazing people around me, it is an amazing privilege.
I am happy for the run we are on, but we want more
In 4 years as a manager, we talk about balance and self-care. I stick to strict routines
I focus on my kids and family when home, but this job is never not in your mind
I really want to help others, support others, empower others. I work hard, get ill for 2 days, and go again
I am all in. I love it, but currently eating too much bread and need to cut that out
As a leader you are always judged on your energy and authenticity
we go again, we tell the players, I even argued with Adam on the Radio and need to improve on this
at times, the energy you give come at a cost, but we we love it, and we have lots of good people here