What Neil Warnock said on transfers yesterday
By Ian Mitchelmore
Sunday 5th August 2018
NEIL WARNOCK:
How is the squad in general going into the Premier League?
We've got to enjoy it. We're favourites to finish bottom but that suits us really. I think we can surprise a few people.
We need a few more bodies, but I thought there were some pluses today.
Big Sol Bamba did well, the forwards looked sharp and Joe Ralls looked sharp with Callum Paterson, so I was pleased and at the back with Sean Morrison and Bruno Manga.
How was your ankle affected things?
I had to start on the bench today! It's been bothering me for a few months but in the end I had to have it done this week.
I should be alright next week without a boot. But the players did ever so well today. We're going to get that. We'll have to be patient and I thought it was a great test for us.
You've done a lot of early business but now it'll go down to the wire won't it?
I'm disappointed that we haven't got one or two but that's life.
I won't worry about things like that. Sol will probably end up being the best midfielder in the league.
Next week is all about increasing the squad. We've had knock-back after knock-back. I won't sign anybody for the sake of it, I'd rather use the boys I've got in the squad.
Josh Murphy looked impressive.
Yes he's improving. We're talking to him all the time. He's more of a team player now. In the past I think he'd have done more individual stuff.
Bobby Reid worked hard today aswell. He played in midfield for us because we haven't got anybody else.
I thought he did as well as could have been expected. Another week, so we're not far off now.
I looked at the fixtures and there's not one I'd rather go to than Bournemouth for the first game.
Is a central midfielder still a priority following the Marko Grujic update?
Yes if I can. If it's not possible then we'll go with what we've got. We're a bit thin with injuries but I've got one or two ideas to supplement the squad.
They might not get in the team but I've got to bring in a few bodies in to supplement the squad.
Is a striker still on the cards as well?
Yes I think so. We didn't play with one today and I thought we did alright.
We had two smaller lads and I thought we played quite well doing that. We had a bit more threat and movement so who knows.
Are you still pleased the window is closing before the season starts?
Yes I think so because we've probably done our business. If we can't get anybody it'll be disappointing, but we're trying to bring the right people in, and that'll go right to the wire I'm sure. And people will be leaving aswell.
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