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.
basically coach currently extra fitness mini work
Michal has been doing a lot of extra work with the fitness coach and is currently basically doing a mini pre-season,
coming easy feet hard peter taken time worked
Peter worked hard. He's taken his time to find his feet in this division. Coming from abroad, it's never easy but he worked hard for his goal.
mr problem works
There is not a problem between me and Mr Romanov. He just works in a different way to what I have been used to,
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.
class club coach football help looked people response smashing sports team work
It's a smashing club and the response I've got from people has been very positive. Clive is a world class coach in a different sport. He's looked at different sports but any football club is a team working together, not an individual. Being able to work with Clive can only help me and Southampton.
craig good joe knows opportunity talks work
Joe knows Craig Levein well and, if the talks work out, it will be a good opportunity for the lad.
certainly goals helps scoring team unit work
The midfielders scoring goals certainly helps but it's not about one person here it's about the team as a unit and how we work together.
allow best detailed excited ground role together training work
I'm at my best on the training ground and my role at Southampton will allow me to concentrate on that. Clive and I have had detailed discussions on how we will work together and I'm excited at the prospect.
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 ...
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.