READING FC interim manager Noel Hunt is relishing the challenge of testing himself up against one of the league’s most experienced bosses in Neil Warnock.
The Royals travel to face Huddersfield Town on the final day of the Championship season in a mouthwatering clash.
Reading’s Championship future is in major doubt after they failed to beat Wigan Athletic at the weekend, meaning they are in 22nd position with one game to go.
Huddersfield are currently three points above Reading with a game in hand to play on Thursday before they meet on Monday, May 8.
“He’s the most successful EFL manager of all time,” said Hunt when asked about the prospect of facing Warnock.
“Him and the club (Reading) have had their spats over the years.
“He’s a manager I’ve admired for a long time. I’m sure he’s got a lot of knowledge I can tap in on if I get a chance.
“I follow him on Twitter, I think he’s very entertaining. His stories are great.”
Reading are now having to rely on other results to go their way if they are to maintain their Championship status.
The Royals are on a run of 12 league games without a win.
Rotherham are also in the relegation mix and are two points above Reading with a game in hand when they play Middlesbrough on Monday. A win would secure safety for the Millers, while Huddersfield need one point from their next two games to avoid the drop.
Hunt continued: “He knows the level, he knows the league, he’s experienced.
“I’m not going to sit here and disrespect someone like him, he’s done so much in this game and is someone I can look to and draw positivity from.
“I played against him a few times, probably a few words exchanged, but that’s football. He’s a winner. He wants to win and he’s proven that throughout his career.
“I’m a winner and I want to win, I love winning. Before I loved football, I loved to win no matter what it was. It will be an interesting conversation.”
