Meanwhile, Preston manager Billy Davies stated that: "We are very fortunate to get this young lad because there were several clubs interested. We think his finishing is very good and – like David Nugent – he is very quick, but to be honest I think he is quite a way from first-team action."
Preston manager Billy Davies remarked, "We are lucky to secure this youngster since multiple teams showed interest. We appreciate his precise finishing, similar to David Nugent's speed, yet truthfully, we think he needs more time before entering the first team."