George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burleyis a Scottish football manager and former player...
concern difficult face game hard main major operation options players situation starts successful work
The situation is a major concern for us. We face a very difficult game without one of our main players and we don't have a lot of options in that area. Roman's operation was successful but the hard work starts for him now.
arrived came changes discontent dozen felt games hard maybe move players playing size squad start stick time unhealthy work
There have been a lot of changes and there were a lot of players I felt it was time to move on. There was a lot of discontent in the squad when I arrived and we had to start afresh. We need to work hard and stick together. When I came here I felt there was an unhealthy size of squad, if you get maybe a dozen players not playing games it's too many.
against fitter game good next sharper training
He's getting sharper and fitter so it's been a good for thing for him to be able to do more training before our next game against Celtic.
abroad game
I'll take in a game abroad at the weekend,
chat definite game moment seeing strong tight
I'm seeing him after the game and we'll have a little chat about players. I feel my squad's not strong enough but at the moment we've not got anything definite in the pipeline. It's very tight but we'll see how it goes.
adverse effect games ideally reserve worked
He's worked hard, and hasn't had any adverse effect on his hamstring, so he's getting there. Ideally you'd want him to play one or two reserve games first ...
best chances created game took
In the second-half we created the best chances and took the game to Newcastle.
certain last missed players transfer
We missed out on certain players during the last transfer window, which was disappointing,
certainly left match options rangers risks taking
We do not have too many options left and we certainly won't be taking any risks with the Rangers match so close.
damage
We don't think there is any ligament damage but there it's a setback for the lad.
bit develop hoping improve january looking number squad strengthen trying wait wee
We are trying to strengthen the squad as much as possible. There are a number we are still looking at for January and we will have to wait and see how things develop but I am hoping to improve things as we still have a wee bit to go.
chairman spoken
I've spoken to the chairman (Rupert Lowe) about it and Theo is going nowhere.
public response
The response from the public has been fantastic.
foot kick later night others roman tomorrow took wait
Roman took a kick on his foot and won't make tomorrow night and we will have to wait and see how the others are later in the week,