Mowbray claims 'surprise' Strachan

28 October 2009 09:03
Hoops boss Mowbray has recently questioned the merits of the squad he inherited from Strachan, threatening an overhaul in the January transfer window.[LNB]But new Middlesbrough manager Strachan has expressed surprise at his successors claims, telling the Daily Record: "Yes, I'm surprised because there are some terrific players at that football club.[LNB]"I don't want to comment on what Tony might have said but I will say this - I used to go to training and think to myself, 'I love watching this'.[LNB]"I loved watching some of these boys playing the game. I loved the boys with technical ability - the McGeadys, Maloneys, Nakamuras and Browns. I was so lucky to have so many good players to work with over my time there.[LNB]"In fact, I would set up the training sessions knowing fine well I couldn't wait to watch it or coach it.[LNB]"It was a pleasure to be on the same training pitch as these guys.[LNB]"I'm telling you - these are good players and good men."[LNB][LNB]

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