Neil Warnock likens himself to Red Adair as Middlebrough turn to experience

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Neil Warnock is revelling in his Red Adair reputation after being parachuted in to Middlesbrough for another rescue mission.

The 71-year-old likened himself to the famed American oil well firefighter as he launched his attempt to drag the Teessiders away from the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone with just eight games of the season remaining.

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