Pre-season begins: Magilton's reaction

Last updated : 26 June 2006 By Sam Davidson

This was the first opportunity for Magilton to address the full squad alongside new first-team coach Bryan Klug and Chairman David Sheepshanks.

Speaking to the Club website inbetween running sessions taken by fitness coach Simon Thadani Jim commented: "I was a mixture of excitement and nerves driving in to the training ground.

"I was a touch apprehensive because you are never sure how these things are going to go on your first day but once I was in, I felt totally at home.

"I felt relaxed with the lads and they listened to what the chairman and I had to say and then the hard work started and it will be hard work. The players will probably be working harder now than they have ever done in their careers."

The players returned to training in the afternoon for ball work and skills sessions.