"Promotion has not been spoken of because everyone knows that we are work in progress and I stand by what I said that the aim for us is to have a strong mid-table finish."
Those were the Scot's words after seeing his former club Preston brushed aside at the City Ground to leave the Reds level on points with second in the table West Brom although he was full of praise for his side.
"I am delighted with the way we are developing.
"There is a fantastic mentality in the dressing room - a great mix of youth and experience - but nobody is getting carried away."