THERE has to be a degree of apprehension from a new manager when he walks into any new club. Especially when that club is rooted to the bottom of the Football League, as Barnet are right now.
You never know what you are going to find, or how the players are going to react to your ways.
That said, my experience at Barnet has been an absolute pleasure. It feels as though I’ve walked into a treasure trove!
There is absolutely no doubt that I have inherited players who will definitely move onto higher levels in the very near future.
The one thing that you want as a manager, above all else, is an attitude of ambition and learning amongst your players. That really is the key to everything.
From minute one, it struck me clearly that the Barnet dressing room is filled with a desire to improve. Minds were immediately open and eyes and ears were eager to take new ideas on board.
Then it is about talent. You want to find abilities. Again, talents struck me firmly as I watched my new charges go to work.
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LUKE BOOSTED BY WALES ACE LIAM
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MATT'S DELIGHT OVER RECORD
WYCOMBE boss Wanderers Matt Bloomfield hailed his history-makers after victory at Lincoln City.
TON-UP IAN ENJOYS HIS SPECIAL WIN
AN Evatt described his 100th win as Bolton boss as very special, although he needed Aaron Collins' injurytime goal to bring up the three figures.
DONS LACK A CLINICAL EDGE AS SADDLERS GRAB POINTS
NATHAN Lowe's strike inspired promotion-chasing Walsall to victory over AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.
SUB GRIMES IS IN-SPIRED TO HEAD THE WINNER
CAPTAIN Jamie Grimes headed in a late winner for Chesterfield after a game of very few chances appeared destined to remain goalless.`
COBBLERS TEST IN TROPHY FOR POSH
HOLDERS Peterborough United have been drawn against fellow League One side Northampton Town in the Round of 32 of the newly-named Vertu Trophy.
HORNETS REMINDED OF GRAY'S BRILLIANCE
WAYNE Rooney expressed his delight as Plymouth extended their unbeaten league home run to six after Andre Gray's last-gasp leveller.
MARTI DOUBTING JOB AFTER DRAW
Rangers home run continues
BIG MAC'S ON TARGET TO SEE OFF THE TIGERS
LUTON boss Rob Edwards felt it was a very good day at the office as his team turned in a gritty performance to beat Hull.
Rohl confident Owls
DANNY Rohl said getting results is the only thing missing as his Owls were held at home by Cardiff.