Sheffield Wednesday press conference LIVE: Jamie Smith on team news and the monster clash at Derby County
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Nothing less than a win will do for the Owls, who are also praying on a Cardiff result against Rotherham to stay in the Championship.
We’ll be on-hand to deliver everything Smith has to say – in real time – at the blog below.
Jamie Smith press conference LIVE: Stand-in boss speaks ahead of do-or-die Derby date
JS on Darren
I’ve seen him. He’s in a better place and he’s better in himself but he has a long way.
He’s been about at the training ground and that’s been good.
It’s been a big boost for the players too.
JS on the mentality
If you start changing too much around, the players get nervy. It’s not just another game but in essence it is.
There’ll be people around listening to people around at Cardiff.
JS on Rooney
Wayne is a huge character, had an unbelievable career. Maybe there is more pressure on him.
JS on the challenge ahead
It’s massive, there’s no getting away from it. We’re looking forward to it.
We have to treat it as we have done, that’s how we work, to win the game, and it hasn’t changed this week.
JS on the game itself
It’s a difficult one. It might be nervy and cagey, but we need to go and win the game.
It’s been difficult for Derby last few weeks, some of the results could have gone their way. It’ll be a tough game.