Kenny Jackett: The hard work starts now
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett admits 'the hard work starts now' as he spoke of his desperation to win promotion next season.
The season ended with Wolves finishing a disappointing 14th in the Championship – 16 points off the play-offs.
And while the players now have seven weeks off, Jackett, Kevin Thelwell and Jez Moxey have three months to put together a squad capable of bridging that gap.
Jackett told the Express & Star: "It will be hard work through the summer, I do expect that.
"We have to work very hard in the summer to plan for next year, to get this squad as strong as possible.
"It's not a time for sitting back. It's not a time for me, or Kevin Thelwell, or Jez Moxey, to sit back.
"We're all determined in this period to work as hard as we can to sign the players we need.
"It's a time to drive forward."
Jackett took charge of his 150th game as Wolves boss for the final-day 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
After two successful seasons his stock lowered in 2015/16 with many supporters questioning his future at the club.
But the head coach's determination to succeed remains undimmed.
"Wolves is a fantastic club," he said.
"It has the capabilities to go to the top level. It's an exciting time for me to be here and have this type of opportunity.
"I see next year as an opportunity and it's one I want to take.
"It's one I'm desperate to fulfil because I think it has fantastic potential.
"It's a privileged position, one that I enjoy and one I'm determined to be successful in.
"My focus is on working hard enough to pull things together and sign the type of players we need to either complement or improve the club, so that we can have, hopefully, a better season.
"I'm delighted to have been here three seasons, it's been terrific. But my determination for the future is very, very high.
"I do see it as a privileged position, one I want to continue in, and it'll only be results that continue that."
