Thirty minutes earlier...
John Robertson remembered Walford's words and went straight from the players' corridor to the press conference room. There weren't many people inside, except for the cameras already set up in the small space.
The host looked somewhat surprised that the City caretaker had arrived so early.
Robertson noticed the odd expression in his eyes and asked, "Am I too early?"
"Yes. Most people are still interviewing the players in the mixed zone at this time."
He glanced at the table and sat down in the seat marked with his name. "Then I'll just wait here."
The press officer and the few journalists present didn't object. Robertson took the opportunity to quietly observe the press conference setup. He knew he'd have to make regular appearances here for at least the next four months before O'Neill returned.
