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Dean Smith will speak to the media at 9am for his pre-Brighton press conference. Updates to follow...
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DS: “We need to go into these games and get results. The players know what’s at stake and the performance levels required.”

DS: “Aarons and Williams both got injured v Leeds. Brandon is back on the grass but this game might come too soon. Max has been off ill the last couple of days and it’s too soon for him as well.”

DS: “Kabak got a hamstring injury v Italy and it looks like a long term injury. Sargent went over on his ankle, so we’ll look at him today and see how it is.”

DS: “Adam and Andrew are no closer to a return, but Zimmermann is ok and Hanley is back fit.”

DS: (On self-funding) “I don’t think any model will help you win games in the Premier League. Is our model capable of survival? Absolutely, I wouldn’t have taken the job otherwise.”

DS: “My focus is still on winning football games to stay in this league.”

DS: “It was pleasing to see Graham get picked up by a Premier League club while managing in the Championship.
He’s a really good coach and a really good guy. They’re going through a tough time at the moment.”

DS: "I'm impressed by the U23 group. In next 2-3 months we will assess who is capable of transitioning to the first team."

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That concludes Dean Smith’s press conference at Colney.

Posted By: DrDublin, Apr 1, 09:22:09