We are more hopeful about Nicky as we don't think his is as severe - 10 to 14 days with a small strain. He could possibly be available for Villa.

The good thing is we are more hopeful about Nicky Butt. His hamstring injury is not as severe. You are normally out for 10-14 days with a small strain and he possibly could be available for the Villa game.

There is drudgery and days when you think 'I can't stand another minute of this' but if you have a passion for explaining potentially complex information to people who need that information, there is definitely a sense of satisfaction at the end of the process,

We have had extremely productive discussions over the last two days and I am hopeful that we can wrap up, if not today, then at another meeting,

That'll give (Giles) two days to freshen up.

We've taken our lumps the last two years, but we're hopeful to break into the playoffs this year. The league as a whole should start a lot of newcomers, so that should be an asset.