As per for those interested:
Lee Sobot:
Monk: "Liam Bridcutt is still out. Should be back out on the grass next week."
Monk: "Pablo Hernandez injured his hamstring at Norwich and he is unlikely to play
Monk: "Newcastle are top of the league so they are the best team in this league so far."
Monk: "We are still not the team that we can be but we are making the right steps all the time.
Monk: "We are still not at our full potential. We are still at our infancy.
Monk says that other than Bridcutt and Hernandez everyone else is fit to play so a thumbs up for Eunan O'Kane
Monk on Gary Speed: "I remember that day. Everyone was stunned. It's a fitting tribute. He's a legend for both clubs.
Monk: "Newcastle are expected to win every single game. It's a big challenge but one we are looking forward to."
Monk on Elland Road sell out: "We want to make occasions like this more regular. My young group will be ready
Monk: "We need to make Elland Road a difficult place to play and we are building that.
Monk: "We have enough in our changing room to make sure that for Newcastle it will be difficult."
Monk on int break: "It's always a good thing because you get to tweak things and work with the players."
Monk on O'Kane and Dallas returning: "It was important. Stuey wasn't ready for a game. Now he is in contention to be selected.
Monk says there have been no problems with Chris Wood returning from international duty with New Zealand
Monk on Eunan O'Kane: "He is fit and ready for selection at the weekend.
Monk on Shelvey: "Jonjo has done fantastic this season. He is a talented player. He is a dangerous player.
Monk on Rafa winning manager of the month: "He deserved it. It was nice to be mentioned - but that's not my focus.
o Hernandez and Bridcutt out but O'Kane and Dallas fit to play. Coyle also still out
