Acun On transfers: 'Me and my team are working (only) 20 hours a day to get deals done.' 13:16BARRY COOPER Acun on McCann's departure 'Of course, it was tough. I don't like seperations. It was tough but the decision was made months ago.' 13:15BARRY COOPER Acun 'First, good football and then results.' 13:15BARRY COOPER Acun: 'I'm going to enjoy and make people enjoy, and make the people in this beautiful city as happy as I can.' 13:15BARRY COOPER Acun: 'I'm living for success, my career out of showbusiness is starting and try to have the same success in football.'
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Acun 'I'm only happy if I have success. I won't sell him at the moment.' 13:19BARRY COOPER Acun Talking about KLP, saying again, as he did to us this morning, that he won't sell him. 13:19BARRY COOPER The new player.... Is Allahyar Sayyadmanesh and he's here having his medical. 13:18BARRY COOPER Acun 'I like big challenges, we will overcome them. One player is already here (having his medical).'
Acun 'I'm not a god, it is not good for me to say we will go into the Premier League. But we will be one of the candidates in the next one to two years.' 13:21BARRY COOPER Shota 'I'm really looking forward to doing my best and succeeding.' 13:20BARRY COOPER Onto Shota now.... Very softly spoken, once again thanks Acun for the chance to manage in England.
On signings Acun says four signings is enough before Monday's deadline. 13:22BARRY COOPER Acun 'This club is a fantastic club, big club. Fantastic supporters, beautiful city.'
Acun 'I believe football should entertain people. I prefer to lose 4-3 than draw 0-0.' 13:25BARRY COOPER Shota 'Every day we will get stronger.' 13:25BARRY COOPER Shota Says again how proud he is to be here, reveals he was contacted by the prime minister (in Georgia) to congratulate him. 13:24BARRY COOPER FYI.... Shota's name is prounounced Show-ta.
Acun Says he doesn't think he'll be here in 10 years time, he thinks it will be longer. 'You cannont achieve with money alone, it is not enough.' 13:28BARRY COOPER Shota 'This is a good group to work with. There will be ups and downs. From the first moment I have been straight to the point.' 13:28BARRY COOPER Shota 'I have been given targets. The football language is no different. I'm trying to my best to deliver the message the way I want. I have to give credit to the boys for the energy they've showed so far.' 13:27BARRY COOPER Acun 'I think the fans will enjoy the style of football.'
So far.... Only Acun and Shota have been asked anything. 13:30BARRY COOPER Questions... Are still coming in from the broadcast journalists here, radio up next before the newspapers. 13:29BARRY COOPER Acun 'From now on, this is my home and you don't leave your home easily.'
Acun is a complete seasoned media man. He is blasting out all the candy sound bites, no matter how shallow they might end up being if things go south.
Acun Still thinks City have a shot at the play-offs. Says his brain is positive, and he will always be brave and dream. 13:31BARRY COOPER Acun As you'd expect, very polished and clean in what he's saying. Says again how he likes tough things and he will relish the challenge.