Source: Team_Talk
No let-up for Jefferies
Jefferies has barely had time to get his feet under his desk back in Edinburgh following his dramatic return to the Scottish Premier League outfit on Friday night.[LNB]Within two frenetic hours, Csaba Laszlo had been sacked after 18 months in charge and Jefferies was swiftly back at the helm following a nine-year absence.[LNB]After a brief meeting with players on Friday evening, Jefferies immediately assumed control the following day for the 1-0 defeat at St Johnstone and again held a team gathering on Sunday.[LNB]There has simply been no let-up for the 59-year-old, with a hugely-important CIS Cup semi-final against the Buddies now on the agenda as Jefferies seeks to steer his injury-ravaged team to a first final in four years.[LNB]The former Kilmarnock manager wants time to stamp his authority on his return, but he knows fans will not be so patient as they seek a Hampden date next month against either Rangers or St Johnstone.[LNB]He said: "It's come very hectic, Friday night and then a game on Saturday.[LNB]"I've got to know the players a bit better and we'll look to pick what we think is the strongest side available and hopefully get through to a final.[LNB]"But it's going to take a few weeks to get to know everyone. It's different to when I was last here, there are far more staff about for a start. But that's progress, football moves on.[LNB]"I thought Csaba did a terrific job here, had his way of doing things, but everybody is different and we have to adapt now how we go about things.[LNB]"It will take time, everybody is a bit apprehensive and that is normal.[LNB]"We'll endeavour to work hard to get this club right. Players are going to find a change, because everybody does it differently.[LNB]"But I have been in the game a long time. Different routines might just spark something.[LNB]"The fans have always had high expectations and we've got to try and give them success."[LNB]Jefferies, who steered Hearts to Scottish Cup glory in 1998, watched a patched-up side lose at McDiarmid Park and again has injuries to contend with in Lanarkshire.[LNB]But he will have no hesitation in calling on the club's group of youngsters if required.[LNB]Jefferies added: "I think there is a good crop here, maybe a little bit less experienced than the ones I brought through last time.[LNB]"But the club has a great name for pushing youngsters through and as time goes on I'll be trying to make sure that tradition is kept.[LNB]"If we can get a win tomorrow night it will make the next few days a lot more enjoyable, as I can get a bit of time to do things."[LNB]Jefferies has held brief discussions with owner Vladimir Romanov since his appointment, with his desired backroom team of trusted duo Billy Brown and Gary Locke high on the agenda.[LNB]Both assisted Jefferies in Perth without being officially on staff and he added: "I'll be delighted if they come here and there is every chance.[LNB]"We sat down on Sunday and the club said to me that they'll do everything they can to bring them on board.[LNB]"I know how Billy works and Gary, who is doing his coaching badges, is a good link to the dressing room."[LNB][LNB]
