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Head coach David Wagner will be holding his pre-match press conference ahead of the trip to Sunderland from 11.30am 🗣
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DW on team news: “No serious issues. There are some knocks, but we have another training session before we head to a Sunderland.”

DW: "Angus Gunn will likely not be available for the Scotland squad in the next international break, Vicente Reyes will be recalled next week to be cover."

DW: “Vicente will be back next week, this weekend we will be covered by Caleb Ansen again. I can't see that Gunn will be ready for Cardiff, we will see how everything progresses in the next ten days, two weeks."

DW on Hanley: “He will play 45-minutes for the U21s on Monday. It’s too important to not rush Grant back. The medical department have done so well as he’s seven weeks ahead of schedule.”

DW: “We like to change this period. I have to take criticism, I have no problem with this. We must be self-critical, but do I doubt my players - no chance.”

DW: “It’s okay to get criticism. But this is my team and my players, and I back them. The only one that can change it is us. Luckily, with the Championship you get a chance to put it right.”

DW on Boro defeat: “There were some periods that were okay. We were open in lots of situations. There were still lots of good elements like how often we won the ball high up. We need to be more consistent.”

DW: “I’m a human like you. I like praise and don’t like criticism, but I accept it. In this moment, the criticism is right. I will not change, I try to be as calm as I can. In a period like this, the only one that can turn it is us.”

DW on issues at previous clubs: “Huddersfield we had seven games without a win in the Championship. This happens to every team in the league. You have to stick together and continue to do your work.”

DW on Webber/Adams: “No nothing has changed. We meet everyday to chat about us, the team, the club, the future. That’s day-to-day work.”

DW: “I have had no contact with Ben (Knapper) since the one time we met. I’m looking forward to this. He needs to recharge his batteries on holiday and spend time with his family.”

DW on handover period: “Let’s be honest. If we had a good period of results now, then people will say b*****y hell this club is managing the situation well. The owners have dealt with the sporting director element so well. There is a handover period till next year.”

DW: “Everything done behind the scenes is ultra professional. We just focus on what we do at Colney.”

DW on Idah sub decision: “Adam was not as energetic as he was during the game. We wanted new energy. I criticised the subs during Leeds and Coventry. Everybody who came on against Boro was energetic. This was a positive from the last game.”

DW on Sunderland form: “It shows that apart from one or two teams, everybody will have a situation like we do where they lose games. They like to play football and they are fluid. They aren’t strong at defending set-pieces. They want to challenge for the play-offs.”

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That’s it from David Wagner at Colney for today.

Posted By: DrDublin on October 27th 2023 at 11:57:49

Message Thread

Press news in... (NCFC) - DrDublin, Oct 27, 11:57:49
- Great news about GH X (n/m) (NCFC) - Nelsons final flanel, Oct 27, 16:44:18
- The fact he hasn't really talked to Knapper is not a good sign IMHO. (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 27, 14:05:04
  - He's not an employee yet though... (n/m) (NCFC) - CWC, Oct 27, 14:14:52
    - He said they had met once already.......... (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 27, 14:19:16
      - likely during the interview process (NCFC) - CWC, Oct 27, 14:41:12
        
        So you think Knapper and Webber have had zero conversations.... (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 27, 16:13:33
        
        am I talking about Webber? (NCFC) - CWC, Oct 27, 17:05:35
        
        This is Norwich - it's a possibility (n/m) (NCFC) - inutero, Oct 27, 16:49:36
- "The only one that can change it is us" (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Oct 27, 13:02:44
  - Its pretty clear to me..... (n/m) (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 27, 14:05:54
  - It's clear what he means, isn't it? You ever done a press conference in a second language? (n/m) (NCFC) - Only1Doherty, Oct 27, 13:34:25
    - Nein. (n/m) (NCFC) - The year of the twat, Oct 27, 13:55:37
- This is quite depressing reading (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 27, 12:04:22
  - I don't know, at least he is taking responsibility for the crapness (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Oct 27, 12:13:21
    - Which some fans were doing (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 27, 12:19:25
      - Well the injuries have definitely been a factor (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Oct 27, 12:21:29
        
        I do actually think the injuries are significant, maybe because I'm an idiot about footy (NCFC) - Old Git, Oct 27, 12:57:16
        
        I still think Idah is good if he has a good partner. (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 27, 14:27:02
        
        We have the joint worst defence in the league (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 27, 13:01:42
        
        We just need to stop conceding goals...... (NCFC) - usacanary, Oct 27, 15:59:26
        
        Far bigger (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 27, 13:47:38
        
        Yeahbutnobutyeahbut (NCFC) - Old Git, Oct 27, 13:04:17
        
        I think you're guilty here of trying to actually think about things (NCFC) - paulg, Oct 27, 17:43:10
        
        We've needed one of them since Skipp's loan finished. (n/m) (NCFC) - Pam Demic, Oct 27, 14:43:38
        
        We were shit at the back when Sarge and Barnes weren’t injured (n/m) (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 27, 13:51:18

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