Ashley Drags Us Into ANOTHER Week Of Nothingness!

Nicky Butt: "I don't know what to say about the managerial situation.

"The sooner it is resolved, the better - but we have been saying that since mid-January and we are still here, so we will see.

"It's difficult for some players because they don't know where their future lies. I think that's a difficult one.

"But for pre-season, it's just a case of keeping everyone fit and injury-free, and [caretaker boss] Chris Hughton is doing a good job of that.

"The season is going to be a tough one. It's a very difficult league we are in now.

"Things won't be as easy as maybe some people think they will be in the Championship.

"It's going to be a massive challenge for us, but hopefully it's one that we are going to be able to match."