Source: Team_Talk
Miller: Our focus is on football
Turmoil behind the scenes has dominated the headlines since manager Walter Smith's claims last week that the bank is now running Rangers.[LNB]Those claims were refuted by the Lloyds Banking Group but there is no doubt that finances have been a problem for some time.[LNB]But, after notching up yet another draw against Hibernian last week and surrendering top spot in the SPL, Miller says the priority for those in the dressing room must be the results.[LNB]He said: "To be honest, it doesn't affect us. It might affect us come January if any of us were to be sold.[LNB]"But we just concentrate on training hard. Our performances on the pitch haven't been great so we need to put that right and anything behind the scenes and off the pitch we will leave to other people.[LNB]"We are not sitting in the dressing room talking about it. We've got other things on our mind and more important things to worry about than what's going on off the field.[LNB]"We need to improve our performances and start winning games and that's what we're focused on."[LNB]The situation regarding the sale of players in January is also unclear.[LNB]Smith made reference to his entire squad being up for sale last week but a statement on the club's official website hours later claimed they would not be forced to sell assets during the next transfer window.[LNB]"We are in the same boat as we were last year and nothing happened," said Miller.[LNB]"We will wait and see. We are just concentrating on things on the field. If we can put things right on the field, hopefully things off the field will take care of themselves.[LNB]"If you are asking me personally, then I'm not thinking about it at all.[LNB]"I'm firmly focused on regaining the league this year and winning as many competitions as we can and hopefully progressing in the Champions League.[LNB]"I'm sure the other players will be of the same mindset that they are firmly focused on the job at hand at the moment.[LNB]"If anything happens in January and players have to move on, then that's something we will deal with if it comes to it."[LNB]Meanwhile, Garry Kenneth admits life at Dundee United is virtually unrecognisable compared to when Craig Levein first walked through the door three years ago.[LNB]Levein celebrated his third anniversary in charge of the Tangerines yesterday to become the longest-serving boss since the legendary Jim McLean and, by a quirk of fate, will replicate his first game in charge when they meet Rangers on Sunday.[LNB]He guided United to a 2-1 victory over the Gers that day and Kenneth is one of only a handful of players left in the squad.[LNB]"The manager has been here for three years now and the place is totally different these days," said Kenneth.[LNB]"The most obvious change is that when he came in we were fighting relegation and now there's a belief we can split the Old Firm.[LNB]"We've taken points off them in the past and the other teams are doing it as well so it's there for someone to do it.[LNB]"A club like United should have aspirations of being up there at the top end of the table.[LNB]"He knows players like the back of his hand, is a good man-manager and has added a bit more professionalism to the place.[LNB]"He's got authority. Some managers in the past tried to be your friend but, while you can speak to the gaffer no problem, it's clear he's the boss."[LNB][LNB]
