Press news in....

Webber up first

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SW: In general, we're in a better place [than last season]. Last season we had two big injuries with Klose and Pritchard, so It's nice not have that problem.

SW: Pre-season has felt a lot more smooth. We're certainly better prepared and closer to where we want to be.

SW: Losing Josh and James is a massive blow for our sporting goals but it was essential for our club that we did it. We've tried to rectify it with the signings of Rhodes, Pukki and McLean who can all score goals.
We're not stupid. Last season, scoring was the area we needed to develop. We need to become a better team, rather than a team of individuals.

SW: We've found a really good balance this summer and it will be tested over the next 9/10 months.
It's nice to have a year of working and having a summer of being well-prepared.

SW: It's not an issue for us [Daniel's contract]. With Daniel, me and him have an extremely good relationship.
We speak every day. We both talk about how we have to leave Norwich City in a much better place tan we found it.
I'm excited to see how Daniel tackles the league this season. In terms of his contract, he's relaxed and we're relaxed. When the time is right, we will talk.

SW: Every club in the country wants a quick start. The key for us is we show a step forward.
We have to show that the squad and club is developing. We've worked hard on and off the pitch.

SW: We have to be realistic. We have to fight against inconsistency because there's been lots of change over the club in the summer. The league is tough but we have to believe in our way. We're not chucking the cheque book at it, we're focusing it on hard work.
It's a big club with big expectation but all we'd ask is supporters to stick by us, like they did last season.

SW: We're not quite done yet [with transfers]. The James [Maddison] deal is the biggest one I've ever been involved with. I was relieved that he and Josh were done early. We miss them but it enabled us to put some work in.
We haven't sat and counted the money. We had our targets lined up. The window has gone pretty well so far and we should be happy with our business.
It'll be nice going into a board meeting this season and talk about other things, like how we develop the club, rather than how much money we have.

SW: We're really happy with the lads that are here now. We have great characters in the squad - Jordan Rhodes has given up money to come here!

People want to be part of this special club.

SW: I had an honest chat with Nelson at the end of the season. We agreed that he would move on. He's a good guy and a excellent pro. He's thoughtful as well. We then had the same conversation when he came back. We always agreed he wouldn't play the pre-season games.
But the door is always open. He trains every day with the group and has a squad number - the same goes for Russell Martin. Let's see where it leads in the next four weeks.

SW: Remi will be the most likely to go out, sooner rather than later. He needs to play and it's not going to happen here. Russ had a slight back problem but I'm sure something will happen with him. The loan window is open past the deadline next week.

SW: Matt [Jarvis] had a little operation to clean up part of his knee over the summer. He's back in training on his own. I hope for his sake he can get back. He's a fantastic pro and really good guy.

SW: The progress of the Academy building work has been good. The new pitches will be used in September.
We're ahead of schedule. We're due to finish in June 2020 but that could be brought forward to the end of next year.
There's floodlights on pitch one which helps everyone - the Under-23s will be playing on that this season.
That's all from Stuart Webber - some really good updates from the City sporting director there.

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Up next, Daniel Farke!

Shall do a new post, this one is getting far too long like a big long snake.

Posted By: DrDublin, Aug 3, 13:08:50