We knew 2003 was going to be a challenge, but it appears it's going to be more of a challenge than we expected.

in the most optimistic scenario.

We had heard some investors were expecting a much worse forecast for next year, and those fears have been allayed.

It's an exciting move, a real challenge with one of Europe's big clubs. Knowing a coach like Koeman really wanted me in his side was enough to convince me it was the right thing to do.

It's a real acting challenge. There is no slow build here. There is no time for a long story arc. The lights come up and - boom! - you have to show the audience who that character is and what emotional state they're in.

If they stumble with one or two, that will make it very difficult.