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Nigel Adkins:
- Dares to dream that Reading can stay up. Says they'll scrap for every point, giving everything they've got and wants to keep this club in the Premier League
- Has spent the past couple of months travelling round Europe including a stint with Hamburg.
- Didn't speak with Leeds about their managerial vacancy.
- Wouldn't be drawn on tactics, though sensationally confirmed they did intend to play a goalkeeper.
- Thanked Southampton fans, players and staff for being part of a wonderful journey.
- Confirmed he'd spoken to Brian McDermott who 'didn't have a bad word to say' about the football club.
- He said he'd already formed a good relationship with Director of Football Nick Hammond. First time he's worked with a DoF but said one of the things he did at Hamburg was learn more about how those relationships work.
Anton Zingarevich
- Said the decision to sack McDermott was a tough one due to their personal relationship.
- Told the press that the reason they didn't spend big in the summer was because they had v limited scouting in place.
- Indicated the plan was always for limited summer investment and then 'doing more' in January.
- Said that he felt that Brian McDermott should have done more in January and that the budget was there.
- Won't interfere with transfer targets which will be down to Nigel Adkins.
- Hopes the club can stay in the Premier League.
- Conceded the first year financial results from TSI weren't the best.
Nick Hammond
- No comment on contract situations of Pearce, Hunt etc. Said that one reason for giving the new manager 8 games was to help him make his own judgments.
- Said all transfers signed so far have been players that Brian wanted.
- Had a good relationship with Nigel Adkins and has never been a problem working with other managers such as Pardew, Coppell, Rodgers or McDermott.
Sir John Madejski
- Thought Brian was a good manager and sure he'll get another job soon.
- Thinks Adkins is a good manager.
- Recruitment was totally driven by Anton as he knows far more about football matters than him.
So that's a few of the points made this morning. If you've got any feelings on them or points you want to add, then please drop a comment into the comments section below.
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