Keith Lamb: "I have always been impressed with Gareth's ambition.
"Don't be fooled by his pleasant demeanour and his politeness - that is his strength but he can be tough when he wants to be. He is strong.
"He wants to stay and he wants to change the club and get us back in the Premier League.
"But we cannot afford to start next season too slowly.
"We need to hit the ground running."