Steve Staunton Quotes (11 Quotes)

What we have to do is get the best out of them over the next couple of years, so by the third year we are looking at a more experienced, stable squad.

Knowing Sir Bobby as I do, he will be back fighting fit in no time.

They had that little bit of luck. They were fortunate to have seven minutes of stoppage time against Sheffield Wednesday when Steve Bruce scored twice to turn the game round. You need a little bit of luck, no matter how good you are. They got it and we didn't and the rest is history. Look what's happened to United since and what's happened to Villa.

I know that the caliber of the team I have will bring a huge range of experience and talent to the challenges that lie ahead. I can't wait to get started. I hope that the drive, passion and commitment that we have can reflect the Irish fans' real love for the game and have an impact not just on the squad but on the nation.

I have been looking at a lot of players very closely over the last month and the time is right to give some new lads the opportunity to play at senior level.

I've said before, I'm a winner. But tomorrow I want to see my players excite me and the fans, and give them something to look forward to.

We all felt the huge disappointment for not qualifying for Germany. Now we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves down and look forward rather than back.

We've not had time to sit down and have a good look over the squad. I've got my own ideas but it's something that we'll come to nearer the time of the game.

Sam thinks he's ready for it and from what I've seen I'd agree. He is in the first team now and learning the game but he can play at right back or in midfield which is the sort of versatility that you want.

I'm the boss, I'm the gaffer and at the end of the day what I say goes. I will use Bobby in whatever role I see fit.

It's great that he's getting the opportunity that he is at City. He wants to play and in the games he has played he's more than held his own. He's a very bright prospect.