Quotes by Mark Hughes

“There are always best and worst case scenarios and we dont know at the moment just when he will be back.”

“Ive been delighted with Shefki and the level of his performance on Wednesday night was shown in the way the fans reacted to him at the end,”

“Maybe the expectations are more on the likes of Spurs and Arsenal. That could free us. Although we are happy enough to be in the mix, we are not content with just that. We want to make sure we do everything in our ability to get that Champions League place.”

“Ideally wed like three points for our Champions League ambition but it is always hard getting one when Harry has got Pompey in this sort of form.”

“We dominated in the second half and felt we did enough to win that game. Weve got six games to go and weve got to take something out of every game we play.”

“Well have to wait and see how he is when he returns. A decision hasnt been made on him as yet, but it will in the next couple of weeks.”

“Lorenzo is out of contract this summer, and its fair to say he wont be offered another deal.”

“His situation is close to being resolved very quickly, although we are mindful he is still a Rangers player.”

“We are a club that is on the up and we have no intention of selling our best players.”

“I would take a pause and see how it goes. I think the big move has been made already.”