The smiles that had disappeared a while ago were now replaced by gloomy faces.
"Burnley aren't an easy team. I am sure that as a team that was promoted alongside us, they've watched every minute we've played this season."
His gaze settled briefly on Leo before moving on again.
"They know us because they spent last year trying to stop us and they did do so. They beat us 3-1 when we were on a roll and supposedly couldn't lose back in the championship!"
"The clubs we've beaten so far had ninety minutes, a week at most to work us out, but Burnley have had far longer than that. If they've beaten us once, I am certain that they can do so again without a doubt!"
Seeing his words get to his men, Dawson nodded once.
"Good. Because if anyone in this room thinks tomorrow's going to be easier because they're Burnley...you've already lost the first battle."
He clapped his hands once before shaking off the father-like tone he'd used in addressing his players.
