Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:42 am
Neil Warnock refuses to rule out Bamba move
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has refused to rule out signing former Cardiff City favourite Sol Bamba.
The Ivorian centre back turned out for Boro in their defeat by York City on Wednesday night, with Bamba having already revealed that talks have taken place regarding a potential full-time contract.
The defender left Cardiff this summer, much to the disappointment of many fans, but his burning desire to play another season appears to have dictated the move.
And Warnock, while keeping his cards close to his chest, seems to have left the door ajar for Bamba to stay on up at the Teesside club.
“You only have to look at the size of our squad, we are really small,” Warnock replied when asked if Bamba was in contention for a permanent deal. “He just wants to get fit, so I’ve just said come and get fit.
“He’s really enjoyed it with the 23s, he was really good to have around the youngsters, they learn so much from him. Lidds (Craig Liddle) said to me it was amazing listening to him with the young lads last week when we were in Cornwall. That’s how he is.
“He enjoys his football and that’s the way he’s always been. I’m sure he’ll get a contract somewhere with the fitness he’s shown.
“I asked him if he wanted half an hour (at York) and he said he'd love to. He knows I'll look after him, he's been great for me over the years.”
Fri Jul 30, 2021 7:57 am
It's the least he deserves, Been great for us and deserved better (in my opinion)