Warnock pays tribute to Johnson

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Smallsy
OUTSPOKEN Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock has revealed he is looking forward to facing Gary Johnson in the Championship tomorrow.

The game at Selhurst Park will be the first time the two sides have met since last season's dramatic playoff semi final and although the Eagles manager has played down talk of revenge he has talked up his side's chances of coming away with three points.

Warnock, who is set to step away from management at the end of the season, has seen his team produce inconsistent performances this season while City have themselves been unable to put a run of good form together.

The travelling side are likely to be buoyed by memories of May's 2-1 victory in West London and before the game, Neil Warnock has told of his 'friendship' with the City boss and admitted he was looking forward to them meeting again. He told the Croydon Guardian,

"They have started off better than us and he is a good manager, he has signed a five-year deal which is unheard of in the Championship.

"I think both teams know each other quite well and we have had some good games against them and done well."