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Thursday 8th February 2018
Warnock on Zohore and Madine's arrival
NEIL WARNOCK:
"We lost major players for quite a long time in Morrison, Zohore, Gunnarsson and I think we needed an influx of new bodies, even for banter in the dressing room, and we couldn’t rely on poor old Zohore on his own up front for so long so I was pleased to get Madine. He was my number one choice but I didn’t think we would get him."
"When we got Marko on loan from Liverpool it released the funds because I was going to spend £3m on Forshaw so I spent it on one player. They could play together against certain teams against certain systems, it’s a possibility, and we will look at it at some stage."
Neil Warnock: "I reckon Bruno Manga could get into three quarter of the Premier League teams."
Neil Warnock:
Marko Grujic was not trying hard enough during his initial Cardiff City training sessions
Warnock on injury news (and illness)
NEIL WARNOCK:
"I’ve been in bed the last two days ill. We’ve had a few coughing and spluttering but nothing untoward. Bennett is back from suspension."
"The other lads are doing well and could be back in contention next week. We’re crossing our fingers; Bryson’s had two comebacks and not been right so let’s hope with Connolly and Peltier. Gunnarsson is on the zero gravity and could be on the grass next week at some stage, but he’ll need two or three weeks before he’s anywhere near."
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Mendez-Laing's absence v Leeds?
NEIL WARNOCK:
"Last week I didn’t have Mendez on the bench which is wow, when we are where we are because of him. I’ve told the players, there’ll be times when they won’t be involved in the squad, but they’re all in involved in this challenge if we are to get into the play-offs."
"I can’t be having any favourites. I have to pick the players I think will be the right for the game. I told Mendez why I was leaving him out and there’ll be others this week."
'The most physical side'?
NEIL WARNOCK:
"I think (Neil Harris) might have said it tongue in cheek because he said to Blacky (Kevin Blackwell) that they’re as physical as us and will give us a good game. We’re genuine, go into the tackles and play some good football as well."
"We don’t have to worry about my reputation, they play their game, they know what I want, I want to entertain, tackles, headers, shots, oohs and ahhs."
Joe Bennett 'flying' again
NEIL WARNOCK:
"Bennett’s apologised and said it wouldn’t happen again and he’s flying now. It’s not him. He thought he was taking one for the team, but he’s learned from it and apologised from me and the team."
"I don’t think it’s playing on his mind - he knows if it does he won’t be playing. He made a mistake, held his hand up and got on with it. There’s been a lot worse tackles this year. Berardi’s was worse last week, it was intentional. I don’t condone them but they can look worse in slow-mo."
Neil Warnock on the promotion race:
"Wolves have got the points on board so it’s difficult to see how they will slip up, but look at the resources of Villa, Derby - even Fulham, they should be leap years away."
"There’s two places up for grabs in the playoffs, we have to make sure we’re one. We’re not going to say we’re not going for it, but we have to be philosophical when you look at their squads and the changes they can make. I think it will be them three but you don’t know this week."
Warnock on 'underrated' Hoilett
NEIL WARNOCK:
"Junior’s been great for me. He was training for Under 18s when I walked into QPR for punishment. I told him he would play on the Saturday and he was man of the match. He’s a first name on the team-sheet."
"They’re good Championship players, underrated I think Junior. He’s matured and developed far better player than been. It’s his best season."