New Boro boss Pulis urges caution

Tony Pulis was impressed with his first look at his new Middlesbrough team – but has warned his new employers not to expect miracles in the remainder of the season.

Pulis watched from the Riverside stands as second-half goals from Martin Braithwaite and Britt Assombalonga secured a 2-0 win over Bolton yesterday.

The 59-year-old, who was dismissed from his previous job at West Brom in late November, replaces Garry Monk, who was sacked less than four hours after overseeing a victory at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.

“The best thing we can do is get this club winning again, get the team winning, and get back in the Premier League, but that does take time, Pulis said. For me to stand up after being here for 12 or 13 hours (and talk about winning promotion), it’s too much to ask.”