SAMMY TOLD TO PULL UP MORE TREES AT FOREST
Veteran boss Neil looks likely to make the most of his chance at Boro as he says: I want to show the chairman what kind of manager I am
NOTTINGHAM FOREST boss Sabri Lamouchi says there is more to come from Sammy Ameobi in the run-in.
If Forest beat relegation-threatened Barnsley tomorrow they will seal a play-off spot – which could even be confirmed today if results go their way.
And Lamouchi (above) is banking on winger Ameobi, fresh from his double in the draw with Swansea last time out, to play another key role at Oakwell.
He said: “He needs to believe more in his quality as he can score and help the team more because he is very dangerous for the opponent. It was a good surprise for me from the beginning of the season.
“But the season is not finished so we have to focus, have a rest and prepare for the next game tomorrow. Then on Wednesday we finish the regular season – but we hope not our season.”
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NEIL WARNOCK has hinted that he is ready to stay on as Middlesbrough manager beyond the end of the season. decision until next week, his sights seem set on doing for Boro what he did when in charge of the Bluebirds – keep them up and win promotion the following year.
“I’ve always wanted to work up here, even before my days at Cardiff,” he said.
“And I’ve always fancied working for Steve Gibson but it’s never come off for one reason or another.
“If I’m honest, I want to show Steve what kind of manager I am, more so than the fans or anything else.
“I’ve had a lot of owners and chairmen over the years and working for someone like Steve has been great so far – I’m getting his full support.
“So it would be nice to get this club on a footing. I always think wherever I am, I can do something special. There are some good players here but this club needs quite a few more in the coming weeks to give itself a chance.”
Victory at Reading in midweek has eased the pressure on Boro, despite them not having won at home since Boxing Day.
And Warnock, who replaced Jonathan Woodgate, was in good humour as he looked ahead to a game against opponents he insists he knows far better than the team he currently manages.
Asked if he was looking forward to the clash, he said: “No, not when I know how good Cardiff are.”
Replying to a question about Boro playing for a draw he added: “It’s hard to park the bus when you have no defenders.”
Boro fans have not had the chance to welcome Warnock so far and he joked: “If we stay up, I’ll have to have a drive around the town and announce an open-top bus or something.”