"We're a lot closer and now we need to make the right decisions for the future," he said. "The next step we have to take is the most difficult. This is a time when we must be careful with our decisions.
"When I talk with Rick Parry and the chairman they know we are closer now than we've been in a long time. They have more experience than me of what's happened at the club and they know we must be careful with new signings. We know the areas where we need to sign the right players.
"I know we can improve. That's the sensation I feel now. With the players we have, and by signing the right players, we will be better. Other clubs will be looking to improve, too, and we need to be aware of what they do to make sure if they improve their squad a little, we improve even more."