My Biggest Problem is Keeping Hold Of Our Players - Pressley

Last updated : 25 January 2014 By Covsupport News Service

Coventry City manager Steven Pressley has told the Daily Mail that his biggest problem is keeping hold of his players.

"There had to be a change at this club, yes we need to achieve short-term goals but the biggest challenge for me isn't the supporters. It's not ground-sharing. It's not leaving our own stadium behind for the moment. It's keeping hold of these players. I'm lucky. They are hungry. I trust them," said Pressley.

"It might not look it but the future of this club is bright. We want to develop young players and keep them. The truth for Coventry City, if we invest as we have in our academy, we must utilise it. Otherwise what's the point?

"I know it sounds idealistic but look at Borussia Dortmund. They were in the wilderness for seven years. They invested in youth and they are now reaping the rewards of that."

Pressley also insists the players that the club develop would not be sold cheaply, adding: "We will not be easy pickings. We will only sell our prime assets at a price.

"The fans want a successful team. They don't want to see a club developing players and then selling them."