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Transforming the Hornets into winners will be a daunting task for O’Neal, who already has a busy schedule.

Voelkel appreciated such sincerity, finding Roberts’ words refreshing ahead of what he knew would be a daunting season.

And while the prospect of Liverpool adding more power to a title-winning side is a daunting prospect, Murphy expects a strong response from their closest rivals next season.

"This is different because it's flat... when you're going up a hill you get to walk, so this is a lot more daunting."

He said while this may feel daunting for some smaller organisations, many common vulnerabilities "can be addressed through practical, proportionate steps".