Manager Q&A: Csaba Laszlo

Aug 11 2008

Q: How important is it to get a good start?

A: It's important. Twice we came back from losing goals and it was important for me to see the spirit. Winning is important but it was a game supporters would have enjoyed as it was fantastic. We had chances and did not have a killer instinct. At 2-1 opponents can come back and I tell the players they must always take these chances. That's the one wrong thing but if we win every game 3-2 I'll be happy.

Q: What about Michael Stewart?

A: I'm not a coach who talks about one person. Okay, Michael was very disciplined tactically and that is what I appreciate. Others played well but maybe Larry Kingston must work more on the right-hand side. If he does a little bit more he can be the absolute star of the team.

Q: Did you have a word with Makela after his error?

A: I waited for every player. For Juho, he was fresh and has power. Okay, you can make a mistake but I don't like to see someone make a mistake and then not run for the ball. But we will talk of small steps and look for top six. We can't dream of UEFA Cup or Champions League but keep our feet on the ground.

Q: what about Ksanavicius' booking for diving?

A: It was not his intention to win a penalty but it can be in a footballer's nature to look for one. It wasn't so bad and he got a yellow card. He must learn to be careful. I will not punish the player but it is a rule that if you want to try and cheat the referee, you will get a red or yellow card.

Taken from the Daily Record