IAN HOLLOWAY
There’s a bit of a cliché each year that you need a good start to a new season. Of course it’s always nice – common sense says it’s better, to build confidence.
It makes people want to join you; to be part of what you’re building. It isn’t vital, but it’s what everyone is aiming for. You want a good pre-season to get everyone fit without injuries, and then you assess your squad until that first window slams shut.
