Manuel Pellegrin is delighted with Robert Snodgrass and the impact he is making as a squad member.
Most of us had given up on the Scot on his return to the Irons from Villa but the boss remembered him from his time at Manchester City and has always believed him to be a very fine player.
Speaking at his press conference today (Thurs) and reported on www.whufc.com Pellegrini said: “At the beginning of pre-season, I spoke with Robert. I knew him before when I was at Manchester City and I’ve always considered him a very good player.
“He worked very hard in pre-season. He lost a lot of weight – four or five kilos – and he’s working hard every day. All of what he’s doing on the pitch is deserved because of the way he’s working.”
Pellegrini added: “When I spoke with him at the beginning of the season, I couldn’t be sure with him that he will play all the games. But I told him we needed a strong squad, and he’s now doing his duty in a very good way.
“We will see if he will continue in the position he played last game. I think Robert can play in three or four different positions; left wing, right wing, midfield. The important thing is that when he plays, he is a very useful player.”