Daily Catch Up - Thursday 27 June

“I’ll be bringing John as my fitness coach. He’s the best; we had a 97% ratio in terms of players last season. Obviously, the physio plays a part, but it was down to him making sure the lads were right and ready.

“Jimmy is the best analyst because he does a lot of work unnoticed. We are going to need player profiles, opposition and tactics. He is the best in the business, hence why we have brought him.

“Steve Schumacher brings enthusiasm to the lads and is a very good young coach, He is someone that I trust, and trust is a big thing.
“He’s a friend; he’s a good coach; and he’s got some good ideas.

“Kev Nancekivell is staying on as first-team coach. He’s got a wealth of experience; been at the club for many years, well thought of here and the lads love him.
“We want good people around us and the feedback we’ve had about Rhys Wilmot and Kev has been good.
“I’m pleased to have them all. We are all looking forward to working with each other. 

“They won’t be yes men, saying “yes sir, no sir” – I want their opinions. We will disagree at times but ultimately we will come to an agreement and it’ll be ‘Let’s do it’.”

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“We have got to respect Dan. He’s not only the best player in League Two, he’s a good friend of ours.
“Not only mine - Schuey’s, Jimmy’s and John’s. He has had a look around with his missus.
“We have tabled an offer, he knows what it looks like. He has been very open and transparent with us, because he can and he always is.

“He’s obviously speaking to other clubs, which again is fine. We will respect whatever decision Dan makes.
“For us, he’s someone that has been on our radar since the minute I got the job, so we will just have to see how that pans out.

“He was very impressed, not only with the football club but with the people around, everyone he has met.
“We were out for some food. It’s a fantastic place and Dan and his missus know that.
“Again, we haven’t had to sell anything to Dan. It has sold itself but we just have to be patient and respect his decision.
“Hopefully, we can see him in an Argyle kit rather than any other kit.

“I have said to Dan as a friend, manager aside and whatever, it’s a case of pick the footballing choice.
“Dan is not chasing any sort of big, big money. He’s just chasing the dreams.
“What I did say to him is that at the end of last season he had a medal around his little boy’s neck, who was two-months-old at the time.
“You relish them moments, and they are the moments he wants.
“It has got to be a football decision with Dan. I’m sure it will so we will respect whatever decision he makes.”

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