Alan Stubbs won't raid Hibs for Jason Cummings

New Rotherham boss Alan Stubbs will not be returning to his former club Hibs to raid their best players, including Jason Cummings.

The 44-year-old was appointed as Neil Warnock's successor at New York Stadium on Wednesday after turning his back on the club he led to Scottish Cup glory less than a fortnight ago.

That Hibs squad had performed admirably throughout the season, missing out on promotion to the Premiership in the play-offs, and Stubbs reckons he had developed a squad that had £3-4million worth of saleable assets.

Reports had linked the likes of Anthony Stokes and Cummings with a move south, but Stubbs is not prepared to go shopping at his former club.

"I have left on good terms and for me I would like to think I am a decent man and for me to go back there right now as soon as I have left is not morally the right thing to do," Stubbs said. "I wouldn't do that because I have got too much respect and admiration for the club."

Stubbs' first job in his new role will be to talk to the five out-of-contract players who were offered new deals by the club on the advice of Warnock.

And the new Millers man has hinted that he could be prepared to take those contracts off the table.

"We've got 10 players who are contracted, we've got five who've had offers from the previous manager," he added. "We will speak to them and they will know the decision by tomorrow one way or the other."

Asked whether they could now be released, Stubbs added: "I think it's important we speak to them first. We want to do things right."

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Alan Stubbs aiming high after Rotherham appointment

Alan Stubbs is aiming high after his move to Rotherham as he has targeted a play-off place next season.

Stubbs, 44, has become the Millers' new manager after signing a three-year deal after deciding to leave Hibernian just 10 days after winning the Scottish Cup.

The former Everton and Celtic defender said that as a career move Rotherham was too good to turn down and is setting his sights high for the 2016-17 campaign.

Stubbs, who replaced Neil Warnock in the Millers hotseat, said: "The club have had two seasons now where they have stabilised in the Championship and we are looking now to take the club forward. That's the aim, full stop. 

"We want to be moving up the table and, ultimately, one that is around the play-offs come the end of the season. 

"It has to be the aim, it's very simple as far as we're concerned." 

Chairman Tony Stewart, who appointed his sixth manager in six years and third in eight months, added: "A lot of managers put their hat in the ring and the board and myself took our time.

"I have to say Alan was head and shoulders above everybody else. We liked his leadership. He's been the captain of probably every club he's been at as a footballer."

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Rotherham appoint Alan Stubbs after Hibs' resignation

Rotherham have finally confirmed the appointment of Alan Stubbs as their new manager on a three-year deal.

The 44-year-old takes over from Neil Warnock at the New York Stadium after being forced to resign when compensation was unable to be agreed with Hibernian following over 24 hours of negotiation.

The Millers met with their new manager on Tuesday and a deal was quickly agreed and the final touches were put on the move on Wednesday evening after Hibs' reluctance to allow him to leave forced Stubbs' position.

Stubbs becomes Rotherham's fourth manager in less than nine months after Warnock turned his back on the Millers, despite agreeing a deal to extend his short-term contract.

He was in the frame to replace Steve Evans last October but lost out to Neil Redfearn but now gets the chance to lead the club up the table in the Sky Bet Championship.

The former Bolton, Celtic and Everton defender leaves Easter Road after guiding them to their first trophy in 114 years as they beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup final less than a fortnight ago.

He is joined at New York Stadium by assistant John Doolan.

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Rotherham to open talks with Alan Stubbs over manager's job

Rotherham will begin talks with number one target Alan Stubbs today as they finally close in on the man they want to become their new manager.

The Millers were granted permission to speak to the Hibernian boss on Monday after an initial approach was rejected last Friday, with the Scottish club “reluctantly” changing their mind.

Their search for Neil Warnock’s replacement is in danger of extending beyond two weeks, but their discussions with the 44-year-old represent a significant step forward.

 

Chairman Tony Stewart last week predicted that talks would be “plain sailing” but the Millers must convince Stubbs to walk out of the Easter Road club just weeks after delivering a first trophy in 114 years.

Stubbs, who was a frontrunner for the Millers job when Neil Redfearn was appointed in October, will now meet with club officials today where Stewart will hope to get the deal done.

A Millers statement read: “Rotherham United wishes to inform its supporters that the club has been granted permission to speak to Alan Stubbs by Hibernian FC.

"Talks regarding the vacant manager's position at AESSEAL New York Stadium will take place over the course of the next 24 hours with Stubbs." 

Hibs had previously shut down Rotherham’s advances last week but after Stubbs expressed an interest in opening discussions with the Millers the Edinburgh club gave in.

Their board is still confident that Stubbs will choose to stay at Easter Road and see out the final year of his contract.

Chief executive Leeann Dempster said: “Throughout, we have made it plain to Alan that we want him to remain as head coach of Hibernian and build on what has been achieved. Despite that, Alan has expressed an interest in hearing what Rotherham have to say. 

"I believe that our best chance to keep Alan focused and positive about his job at Hibernian is to allow a brief window within which Alan can speak to Rotherham.

“Reluctantly therefore, we have agreed to allow that to happen and we will take stock after that. 

"While we have agreed to the request, we hope that Alan will see a brighter future here at Hibernian with the continued full support of the board." 

Rotherham’s move for Stubbs shows where their desires lay, with Hibs being the only club approached.

It was thought that they were also lining up a move for Coventry’s Tony Mowbray, but the League One club insisted their had been no approach over the weekend.

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Rotherham's managerial search: The runners and riders

Rotherham's search for a new manager is stepping up with the club due to embark on interviews today and for the rest of the week.

The Millers are looking for their third manager in under eight months following the decision of Neil Warnock not to extend his short-term stay.

Here we look at the runners and riders that might be getting a chance to impress this week.

Stuart Gray

The former Sheffield Wednesday manager is no stranger to the Millers heirarchy having been a contender for the job when both Neil Redfearn and Neil Warnock were appointed. He is currently first-team coach at Fulham and would need prizing away from the Cottagers. His record at Wednesday, where he turned them from relegation contenders into a comfortable mid-table side on a low budget, will appeal to the Millers.

Gary Bowyer

The former Millers full-back has been a leading candidate from very early on in the running and is expected to be one of those interviewed. His application is based on his work at Blackburn, which perhaps is under-rated. He saved them from relegation when in the caretaker role before delivering them to within a win of the play-offs the following season. He then kept established their Championship status after having his budget slashed. He must prove his passion to Tony Stewart, who is looking for a Steve Evans and Neil Warnock type.

Alan Stubbs

The Hibernian boss is on the Millers' radar after running Redfearn close to the job in October. Hibs' failure to win promotion back to the Scottish Premiership could see the former Everton defender try his hand south of the border and a move to the Championship could appeal. He is a man-manager, popular with his players, and has had the Edinburgh club playing an attacking brand of football.

Tony Mowbray

Another candidate currently in work, Mowbray is at League One Coventry and saw a play-off campaign fall just short last season, despite a small budget. He has extensive experience of working in the Championship after spells at Middlesbrough and West Brom and is a straight-talker like Stewart wants. 

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Adam Collin says Rotherham spell was tainted by manner of exit

Rotherham's Wembley hero Adam Collin says the manner of his exit overshadows the incredible highs he achieved at the club.

Collin was one of 11 players released by the Millers on Friday after he spent the latter part of last season on loan at Scottish Premiership runners-up Aberdeen, ending a three-year stay in South Yorkshire.

The 31-year-old wrote himself into Millers folklore with two penalty shootout saves in the League One play-off final victory at Wembley and then played a major part in the club's Championship survival in 2014-15.

But that was as good as it got for Collin, who could only manage two appearances last season before then-boss Steve Evans brought in Lee Camp.

He was then condemned to the bench before being allowed to join the Dons on loan until the end of the season in February, effectively ending his Millers career.

"This season hasn't really worked out the way I hoped," he said. "It was a frustrating end to a good period in my career, it was disappointing really. It does take a shine off it.

"The Wembley day and the promotion will always rank at the top of my career. The team that year was just a solid team, the spine of it - Morgs, Arnie, Revs, it was just a good bunch of lads to be around.

"Then even in the Championship at the start it was good, but just to have that all peter out was very disappointing and leaves a little bit of a sour taste."

With the club being without a manager and releasing two other goalkeepers in Paddy Kenny and Alex Cairns there was a case for the Millers offering Collin a chance to resume his career at the club, but that was not to be.

"I have been looking at my options for a while now and Rotherham haven't been at the forefront of my thoughts," he added.

"I haven't had much to do with Rotherham since Neil Warnock came in. They have released the other two goalkeepers Cairns and Kenny, so they have only got Lee Camp on the books so there might have been a possibility to have me and Lee Camp there but obviously that hasn't happened.

"I am not going to lose any sleep over it. It's just time to move on."

Collin was forced to watch on from the bench as Camp produced the sort of form which won him a host of end-of-season awards and at the back end of Neil Redfearn's spell he decided to find first-team football.

He chose Aberdeen, who were in the midst of a title battle with Celtic at the time, on the promise of regular action, but that never materialised and he made just three appearances.

"It was frustrating, I went up there to play," he said. "I got told I was going to play and then you get in the dressing room and you see the team and you're not in it, you have to sit for 12 games on the bench it's just a frustrating period of time because I had the chance to go to one or two other clubs to go and play games and I knocked those back to go to Aberdeen. 

"That didn't work out, but I played three times at the end, played against Celtic, which was a massive game. There were highs and lows."

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Rotherham's managerial search: Candidates to be whittled down

Rotherham will step up their search for a new manager this week by sifting through a hefty list of applications.

The Millers are in their third managerial selection process in seven months following Neil Warnock's U-turn last week in deciding not to extend his short-term stay at the club.

Chairman Tony Stewart has been impressed with the candidates that have put themselves forward, indicating that some "big names" and a "higher level" of applicant are interested in the role.

Stewart and his board are likely to get on with creating a shortlist today, with interviews likely to follow in the week.

A host of names have been linked with the job, with Stuart Gray and Gary Bowyer thought to be under consideration while Alan Stubbs and Neil Lennon have also been mentioned.

Bowyer is the 7/4 favourite with the bookmakers, ahead of Gray, with odds shortening for Steve McClaren and Tony Mowbray after internet rumours over the weekend.

New Zealand manager Anthony Hudson, who was also linked to the post, is not thought to be in the running.

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Rotherham's retained list: Who is going and staying?

Rotherham are set for another summer of signings after clearing the decks at the end of the 2015-16 season.

The managerless Millers released 11 of their 16 out-of-contract players, including the likes of Frazer Richardson and Paul Green, with loanees Chris Burke, Grant Ward and Andrew Shinnie also returning to their parent clubs.

Leon Best, Richard Wood, Kirk Broadfoot, Stephen Kelly and Matt Derbyshire were offered deals on the advice of former manager Neil Warnock, with talks continuing.

Here's a break down of the retained list.

Released

Alex Cairns

Paddy Kenny

Adam Collin

Danny Collins

Frazer Richardson

Lewis Buxton

Lloyd Doyley

Jerome Thomas

Emmanuel Ledesma

Paul Green

Luciano Becchio

Offered deals

Kirk Broadfoot

Richard Wood

Stephen Kelly

Matt Derbyshire

Leon Best

Under contract

Lee Camp

Joe Mattock

Aimen Belaid

Richie Smallwood

Lee Frecklington

Jonson Clarke-Harris

Danny Ward

Joe Newell

Greg Halford

Tom Thorpe

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Neil Warnock "shook hands" on deal with Rotherham before U-turn

Rotherham chairman Tony Stewart revealed he shook hands with Neil Warnock on a deal for him to stay as manager of the club.

The Millers were desperate for the 67-year-old to remain in position for one more season after he masterminded the great escape from Sky Bet Championship relegation, turning a six-point gap to safety into a nine-point cushion.

Warnock was always drawn by the idea of achieveing a record-breaking eighth promotion, but looked set to turn his back on that dream and stay with the Millers in his final year of management.

After positive talks last week a deal was agreed before Warnock had a change of heart over the weekend, with the club announcing his decision to move on on Wednesday.

Stewart, a straight-talking man, holds no grudges, though, given the job Warnock did last season in keeping his club up.

"We put a package together, he accepted it and we shook hands on Friday. It wavered a bit this week and I said we need to make a decision,"  Stewart said.

"I'm fine with it. At the end of the day we got Neil for 16 games and both he and his staff did a tremendous job."

Stewart now turns his attention to finding an third manager in eight months, admitting that some "big names" have applied for the job.

Former Miller Gary Bowyer is thought to be a contender along with former Sheffield Wednesday boss Stuart Gray.

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Former defender Gary Bowyer linked to Rotherham job

Former Rotherham full-back Gary Bowyer has been linked to the vacant managerial position at New York Stadium.

The 44-year-old, who represented the Millers between 1995 and 1997, has been out of work since leaving Blackburn last November, but is keen to get back into the game.

He could appeal to chairman Tony Stewart, who has said that Neil Warnock's successor will have experience of managing in the Championship.

Bowyer certainly ticks that box having been in charge at Ewood Park for two and a half years, leading them away from relegation trouble in his first few months and then missing out on the play-offs on the final day the following season.

The former Miller, who made 46 appearances in a red and white shirt, is a respected coach which might also work in his favour, with the benefits of Kevin Blackwell and Ronnie Jepson's coaching work there for all to see at the back end of last season.

The Millers are looking for a third permanent manager in eight months following Warnock's U-turn on Wednesday.

The 67-year-old was set to remain at the club for one more season, following on from his great escape act last term, but had a rethink and instead opted not to extend his contract.

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Neil Warnock admits to Rotherham U-turn after confirming exit

Neil Warnock admitted he changed his mind about staying at Rotherham.

The 67-year-old was all set to remain in the Millers hotseat after two weeks of negotiations with chairman Tony Stewart, with the club understood to be preparing an announcement.

However, Warnock had a change of heart and opted to end his stay, meaning the Millers must search for a third manager in seven months.

Meanwhile, Warnock, who takes Kevin Blackwell and Ronnie Jepson with him, is expected to pursue his dream of a record-breaking eighth promotion at another Championship club next term.

“Up until a couple of days ago I thought I was staying," he said. "I've been in talks with two or three others clubs, and Tony (Stewart) knows about that.

"There will probably be more interest now the Rotherham decision is made.

"Leaving this club is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. I love everything about it - the chairman, the people, the fans, the family feel.

"I understand the chairman's need for a quick decision and the time is right for both parties to go their separate ways. There'll always be the memory of what we achieved together.

"Had I stayed, I think it would have been for the wrong reasons really. Up until a couple of days ago I thought I was staying.

"Rotherham is a project, and I want only one more year, they need someone to come in for two or three years, build things up bit by bit, consolidate their place in the Championship and then look to go on from there."

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Neil Warnock opts against Rotherham stay

Neil Warnock has opted against staying on at Rotherham next season.

The 67-year-old has been in negotiations with the Millers over the last fortnight over a potential new deal which would have kept him at New York Stadium for the 2016-17 campaign.

Talks had been going well, with the club thought to be preparing to make an announcement, but Warnock has since had a U-turn and will have his final swansong of a successful managerial career at another club.

A club statement read: "Following lengthy and protracted discussions over the past two weeks, Rotherham United can confirm that Neil Warnock will not be the manager of the club going forward. 

"We would like to place on record our thanks to Neil and his support staff for the 16 games that they led the team at the end of the 2015-2016 campaign, and wish Neil, Kevin (Blackwell) and Ronnie (Jepson) health and happiness for the future.

"We will be looking to release details of a new managerial appointment in due course."

Warnock leaves as the club's shortest-serving manager of all time, with just 16 games to his name, but still has a place in club folklore after pulling off the great escape, guiding the club to Sky Bet Championship safety when the relegation seemed a certainty.

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Rotherham set for management and retained list D-day

With Rotherham preparing for two major decisions in the coming days both Richie Smallwood and Matt Derbyshire are hoping for good news.

The Millers are set to find out whether Neil Warnock has opted to remain at the club for another season while also announcing their retained list, which Warnock has had a major say on.

The 67-year-old held talks with chairman Tony Stewart on Thursday, which were described as "positive", and an announcement on Warnock's future is due early this week, with indications that it will be good news for the Millers.

And that is what midfielder Richie Smallwood is hoping for after being part of the squad that saw their season turned around by Warnock's arrival in February.

The 25-year-old was a key component in Warnock's side and the manager's style appealed to him.

"The lads would love him to stay, but we'll just have to see what happens," Smallwood said.

"It has been good, it's been organised. Neil's old school, but I like that. It works well. When you need results, an approach like that tends to get them. It's worked well for the club and hopefully it can continue."

Warnock has made his recommendations to the board regarding the club's retained list, doing so when his future looked less clear-cut.

Derbyshire is one of 16 players out of contract this summer and is awaiting his fate.

He was partying in Spain over the weekend but will return to find out whether he will be staying at the Millers for a third season in the next couple of days.

"Absolutely I hope I'm here. I haven't spoken to anyone. I'll see what happens," he said.

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Tony Stewart: 8,000 season tickets would see New York expansion plans go ahead

Tony Stewart will give the go-ahead to stadium expansion plans if Rotherham fans turn up in their numbers.

Increasing the capacity of New York Stadium has long been mooted by the Millers chairman, with the design of the 2012 build allowing quick and disruption-free contruction.

With the club set for a third year in the Championship and demand expected to outweigh supply on a more regular basis given the size of some of the visiting clubs, Stewart is keen to maximise profit.

However, the chairman is even more desperate to have his hand forced by an increased number in season-ticket sales, citing 8,000 as the magic number.

“It needs the home fans to put pressure on me. If we had 9,000 season-ticket-holders, we’d be digging already," Stewart said. "The home and away followings work together. You’d be biting off your nose to spite your face if you didn’t do it.

“It’s the home support that will lead this really. We need more home support - and that support is growing - to hit the magic button - 8,000 season tickets would be the trigger.

"Next season, we have Newcastle coming down from the Premier League, and there are other clubs with big support. If there are eight or nine games where visiting teams want 5,000 tickets and we can give them only 2,500, then you start hitting the calculator. 

“If you’re losing out on X number of pounds per game in potential ticket sales, you work out how many games it would take to get that initial £5-6million investment back. It doesn’t make business sense to miss out on income."

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Rotherham players still waiting on contract news

Rotherham's out-of-contract players may have to wait until next week before learning their fate.

The Millers' managerial situation remains up in the air as Neil Warnock continues to take his time on deciding whether to stay at the club, with the 67-year-old due to meet with chairman Tony Stewart for more talks this week.

That has put a delay on the club announcing their retained list, with 16 players left in the dark as to whether their time at New York is over.

Some members of the squad who are out of contract have already jetted off on holiday, meaning any announcement before their return next week would come without face-to-face dialogue from the club.

Warnock has put his recommendations to the board, regardless of whether he stays at the club, but says the final decision rests with them. 

"I have put my recommendations to them but at the end of the day it is going to be up to the chairman and the board," he said. "If I am not going to be here and they want to announce it, I imagine it will be done next week.

"We will talk about that this week."

Warnock has revealed that some of the players may receive a stay of execution and be offered pay-as-you-play deals in a bid to populate the squad with next season's changes to the loan rules in mind.

That could see the likes of Jerome Thomas, Lloyd Doyley and maybe others offered contracts when they were set to be released.

"I have given my opinion on that, but things might change, you never know what is around the corner.

"One or two lads who we were going to release will probably be offered an incentive-based contract because there are no short-term loans next year," he added.

"So you are going to have to have a squad of 23 or 24 players really."

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Neil Warnock to make Millers decision in next fortnight

Rotherham are due to find out whether Neil Warnock will remain their manager in the next fortnight.

Warnock has one outing left of his original 16-game brief as Millers boss, but after delivering safety in sensational fashion the clamour for him to remain at the club is strong.

But the 67-year-old, who is only willing to carry on in management for one more season, is keen to have a crack at winning a record-breaking eighth promotion - something that would need him to seek pastures new.

The will-he-won't-he saga has been played out for several weeks now, but Warnock believes an end is in sight.

"I will make it quite soon," he said of his impending decision. "I am sure after the Hull game, I am staying up all week, I will talk to him (chairman Tony Stewart) about everything. 

"I think a decision will be made in the next two weeks, I don’t want it hanging about because you have to work hard in the summer.

"I’d love to wait halfway through the summer if I am honest because the jobs will come up but I can’t because it’s not fair on the chairman. 

"I do like him because he has been straight up with me every minute and he trusts me so I am not going to dwell on it.

"He knows that the only reason I am hesitating is because he knows for me the opportunity to create that record won’t come again. I want eight promotions. Most managers want a three-year deal, I only want one year."

Warnock believes there will be five or six jobs coming up at clubs where he could potentially fulfil his promotion dream, but with the dust barely settling on this season by the time he makes a decision, that could lend itself to him staying at Rotherham.

"I don’t want to go to League One and I don’t think I’ll be able to go the other way," he said. 

"I think there will be five or six vacancies, I think some of the play-off lads might go if they don’t get promoted, there might be one or two changes in teams in mid-table and above so I think there is going to be lots of opportunities. 

"Who’s to say I haven’t already spoken to other clubs?"

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Neil Warnock says only magic will keep Rotherham away from another relegation fight

Neil Warnock has offered a sobering warning that unless something "magical" happens Rotherham will be fighting relegation again next season.

After a superb run of form, which saw Warnock's battlers go 11 games unbeaten and topple some of the best teams in the division on the way to Championship safety, the prospect of the veteran staying at the Millers next season has had some fans daring to glance up the table and dream of the impossible.

However, Warnock, who is still deciding whether he will remain in the New York dugout next season, has warned that another tough campaign is on the cards even if he is at the helm.

"When you look at the teams coming down, it’s going to be staying up again, unless something magical happens," Warnock said.

"We get three or four in and they all fit in really well and they star perhaps. But we will give everybody a game, that’s for certain.

"But you look the wage bill at your Newcastle or Sunderlands and Villas. Villa said they were going to have to get rid of 60 staff at the training ground. 

"We’d have to close the place down if we got rid of 60! There are some big clubs coming down."

While Warnock's future remains up in the air, he is definitely going to have one more year in the Championship and ideally would like to be involved with a side who have a realistic hope of promotion, given his burning desire to break the record of most rises by a single manager.

"If I stayed here, that would be the thing I have to give up," he said. "I don’t think it’s possible with Rotherham.

"I’m not saying I am not going to be here because I do enjoy it. I am talking about the chairman but it is going to be a different challenge for me."

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Neil Warnock: I was a nutter for taking the Rotherham job

Rotherham boss Neil Warnock says he had to be a "nutter" to take the job on.

The 67-year-old stepped into the Millers dugout in February with the club staring at a drop into League One.

He was given a 16-game brief of keeping them out of danger and that looked unlikely after his first three games brought only one point and no goals.

But the next 11 sparked the biggest turnaround in the club's history, going on an unbeaten run that turned a six-point deficit from safety into a 10-point cushion.

The finishing touches on the great escape were made in the 0-0 draw with Wolves on Saturday, meaning the Millers will spend a third successive year in the second tier.

The magnitude of Warnock's achievement in turning the Millers' season around cannot be under-estimated.

He took over when they were at their lowest ebb of the season, having lost back-to-back games against Charlton and Bolton, and he was greeted by the most daunting of fixture lists, which included a horror run of games against promotion chasers.

Even though the veteran has gone on to make light work of climbing that mountain, he admits friends told him he shouldn't have taken the challenge on.

"It's a remarkable achievement," he said. "We were six points away from safety after I'd been here a week. No one gave us a sniff. 

"A few friends told me I was mad and to go and get a part in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'.

"I'm the man who once turned down Chelsea to stay at Notts County. I am a nutter, aren't I?"

Warnock reckons that the Millers' survival is such a good achievement that they should have a reunion in 20 years.

But having been drawing a pension for the last two years he concedes that he might not be around for it.

"We have equalled a run from 1966 today, 11 games unbeaten," he added. "I said to the lads: 'I want to be remembered for that. We might have a reunion in 20 years, and I want you to speak on my behalf because I might have left this universe by then."

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Neil Warnock revelling in completing Rotherham's SOS mission

Neil Warnock basked in the glory of completing the great escape at Rotherham.

The Millers booked their place in the Sky Bet Championship for a third year with a 0-0 draw at Wolves, stretching their unbeaten run to an impressive 11 games.

Safety may have been coming for the last fortnight - ever since that decisive victory at MK Dons - and they perhaps limped over the line with three successive draws, but that no way lessens the remarkable achievement of the last two months.

Staring relegation in the face after two defeats from Warnock's first three games at the helm, the Millers embarked on a superb run that turned the form table upside down and led them away from danger.

Warnock has said many times that keeping the Millers up would be his finest achievement in the game and now it's one that has become reality.

"It will take a while to realise what an achievement this is," Warnock said. "The players have been fantastic and the chairman has been unbelievable. It's wonderful for me to give them something to smile about.

"It's great to come to Wolves and get it put to bed. If you'd have told me that at the start when I came here, I'd have snapped your hands off. 

"When you see them putting their bodies on the line to keep the goal intact, that's when I get very proud. I realise this is my level. I enjoy the football and I enjoy pleasing the fans. Our fans will be really happy.

"Now I want to finish as high as I can. I'd like to be undefeated until the end of the season. You look at the league table and there's no reason why we can't climb a couple more of places."

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