If he says so. It's not like he has made 200 Prmeier Legaue games. I think over the three years he has improved.
He's been more of a goal threat too. He's already shwoing in the first games he is [ready for this level].
Best finisher I ever worked with. In these terms very world class.
But we have to accept we won't always be in this position. In other games we needed some other skills. I'm 100% sure during the season his skills and stengths will be needed.
It's also have to accept this as a professional footballer.
I ca only speak of his time under me. It was joy for him to watch him develop. I played him ahead of Luke Ayling as a 17 years old, he played more or less every game.
I had the feeling he was ready. Always willing to improve and give advice.
Sometimes can be over motivated and make mistakes. Sometimes you have to calm them down.
I out my arm around Gabby (after Fulham) This is what I did before the Wolves game. We don't over interpretate this.
They play with a press and intesnity. His style of play, set-pices, throwins are also important for Thomas.
They play in Europe so have to rotate a bit more. They have the squad and the players to do this. Always difficult to be in the spolight but they always find a way to dig in. That's the menatlity Thomas brings.
We always have to be aware that they can always come back and score a late goal. This is why it's always so difficult to play against Thomas' sides.
You always have to decide in the moment. It was the case that if we want to sub then definitely the offensive. Also to give time for us to breathe in the last moments.
So the subs were quite natural. I didn;t feel it was a game where we were under pressure. Wanted to replace striker with striker. Usually I dont subtitute during set-pieces but I felt in this case it was a bit hectic.
Was thinking there was one free-kick to defend. I was thinking to give a break and regroup while not changing anything in our set up. If I'm honest, Dominic's position and Lukas had no effect. I'm not sure something different would have changed this but you have to decide in the moment. Sadly it wasn't enough to prevent the goal.
James is out for a few week.s He roeld his ankle in training, Likely out for 4-6 weeks. We expect him back after November international break.
If he was available before it would be a bonus. Not great news.
Gnonto will miss this came with his calf problems, not back in team training. Back after interntional break.
Question marks over Harry Gray, some problems with hip flexor after [youth] game on Monday.
Lucas Perri is back in team training since yesterday. Good news but too early to involve him. International break is good for two weeks of training - we expect him out after that.
The start was good. What I like about our start is that we've not won point lucky but lost three points unlucky.
Sometimes it's healthy that we are not we are not in a top position so we can fly under the radar. We need to deliver with consistency.
It's a players game not a manager's game. I've know him a long time. I rate him not just as a manager but as a human being.
Quality managers are defined over the long term and consistency. This is what Frank has done. It's never easy, his teams are well structured and coach.