Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock named manager of the month and has this message for fans

The Boro boss guided his side to 14 points from a possible 18 last month, securing four wins and two draws.

October also saw Warnock celebrate his 1,500th match in league management, a 2-1 win over Barnsley.

“It’s been such a difficult time up in the north east, so it’s nice to be a bit of good news put a few smiles on faces," said Warnock, who won the award for the 11th time, the most of any manager.

"It’s a talking point for the fans, and the sooner we can get them back into stadiums the better.

“We’ve played some cracking football, and there’s great camaraderie in the squad. I can’t stress it enough how much I’ve enjoyed working with them.

"Everybody in the dressing room wants to listen, and the way some of them have improved, that’s what I enjoy most in management.”

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