"So, you know, to have Michael and his team present at games is really, really useful," he outlined.
"It's really nice for us to see. They get to see the players, the good and bad moments, and really work out who they are early and offer advice, as well, and support to those young boys.
"But the biggest thing really, for me, is that it means that these boys, when they do get that first moment and they do get that first social interaction of football and interaction with that first-team environment, that they just feel more settled and more ready and understanding of what it's going to take.
"Without that first moment, when we all start our new jobs on the first day and you have that, you know, dry mouth and you're not quite sure, hopefully that's going to help them express themselves more in that environment.