DF squad news: Tettey (knee) and Klose (hamstring) both out. Plus Buendia and Drmic suspended.
Other bits from the presser :-
DF: 'Listen, we have ambitions here. In the mid to long term we want to be an established PL club. That is not just for new signings but the players here already.'
What would you do differently this season if you had your time over?
#ncfc DF: 'When you lose a game you want to change everything. But listen, we had a decision to make at the start of this season - to use this season to pay for sins of the past and invest in future.'
DF: 'If I was selfish as a head coach, I would have cried for more quality to add to the squad. But maybe our promotion came 2 or 3 years ahead of schedule. We are a work in progress. We had a young bunch of lads and only 3 older players with PL experience.'
Do you go back to the
@SkyBetChamp a better manager/coach?
#ncfc DF: 'You have to be greedy to learn every day in this job. The same for a player. If you think you no longer have to learn, you become a dinosaur. I feel I have developed as a person and that continues.'
DF asked if he will play any part in talks to keep players? 'Of course if Stuart knocks on my door then I will be involved. The most difficult talks will be for Stuart. It is not up to me to speak to agents or negotiate. I have to try and get a football result.'
DF on next season: 'Winning has to become a habit again. Not getting used to getting beat. Changing that mentality is one of the big things. A challenging season ahead but one we are looking forward to.'
DF message to the fans: 'We can only thank them for their trust and unity. Of course, we understand the criticism after very poor results or performances. But that also shows how much they care. I don't want them to be happy at losing games any more than I am.'We still feel they are with us in difficult times. A year ago we won the title but we want to pay something back as soon as we can. I want to give them winning football and a good brand of football.'
