We'll need some size about us against a team like Manchester City and I'd hope to be able to play both these two.

If we can pick up six points from two games then we can close up on the teams above us and make a real fight of it.

They just came out and were ready to play. They took it to us defensively and they took it to us offensively. We didn't play defense. Defense, we always feel, is our strong point. We didn't rebound or defend and it's simple as that. We scored 60 points; we have to win with 60 points.

We had a very good first half, got careless in the second, but in fairness to Portsmouth they never gave in.

When Milan spoke with me and told me about this guy, I never asked for any assurances. The chairman just said 'I'm looking to do something with someone Harry. It's going to be good for the club, they desperately want you this that and the other', so I said 'that's fine'. It sounds as if he will be exciting for the club.

As soon as anyone interferes with what I do I'll be out of here,