George Burley
George Burley
George Elder Burleyis a Scottish football manager and former player...
certain last missed players transfer
We missed out on certain players during the last transfer window, which was disappointing,
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.
good matter pick players team
We have a very good relationship. But I pick the team and that will never change, no matter what players come to the club.
aware best motion mr players sign trying wheels window
Mr Romanov is aware of the players who I want to sign and we are working away on that at the moment. The wheels have been set in motion and I'll be trying my best to get one or two before the window closes.
doubt midnight players sign until
We will be working right up until midnight to try and sign the players we want, no doubt about that.
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.
appreciate effort fans manager matches players putting took
When I was manager at Ipswich and Derby, if we took 3500 to away matches that was good. To take over 6000 is unbelievable. The fans appreciate the effort the players are putting in.
four major played players proud
We are proud to have four players who played a major part in Wednesday's success.
against cup hearts players tie
Hearts have just 16 players to play this cup tie against Livingston,
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.