Final Press news in for this season (of course back for the next)....

David Wagner's pre-Blackpool press conference will take place at 5️⃣pm.
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DW on Byram: "He's been here for a few years, but wasn't able to get a good run of games."

DW: "I take on board what others have said. We will refresh the group, and we will bring in new faces, new mentality into the group."

DW on Pukki: "I know everyone is keen to give him the send off he deserves. He's a standout guy, and he will start on Monday for sure."

DW: "You can only imagine how big this moment is. Five years is a very long time in football, especially the five years he had with all the success."

DW: "He's been focussed as normal in the last few weeks. Internally it's obviously emotional for him, but you wouldn't be able to tell with Teemu."

DW: "He will be missed, but we know he deserves to make his own decision. We've backed what he decided, as he moves on."

DW on Monday's fixture: "It's a football game, and we're professionals. We like to look forward - it's the last home game. Everyone will have the right balance and the right knowledge on Monday."

DW: "Onel trained and is available. We've had to shutdown Sarge, as he's had a few shin problems. We need to look forward to next season for him, and will miss Monday's game."

DW: "McLean and Gibson are back on the grass with the fitness guys, and will be back for testing next week. From there, we'll have a clear vision."

DW: "We'll sit down and reflect. We'll get our head around and adapt, get some ideas onboard. I want every player to know what I expect for next season."

DW: "We've made the first decisions regarding the transfer window. There's been a few conversations, and it's a very busy period coming up for us. First steps are done, and there's many more to come."

DW on Mumba: "He's 100% in my plans for next season, and will be back for testing next week and join the group for pre-season."

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🗣 That's all from David Wagner's press conference this afternoon.

Posted By: DrDublin, May 5, 17:42:03