Living The Dream

AHEAD of Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Cardiff City, Mido believes Boro have earned the right to dream about a Wembley appearance following a pressurising run.
The Egyptian centre-forward, who has not long since returned from a niggling pubic bone injury, feels the pressure of being favourites in every FA Cup game to date means the players have justification in looking ahead to Wembley.
"We're dreaming about it and we deserve to. Some people think that we have had it easy, but it's been difficult for us as the pressure is always on you.
"Playing a lower division side is always going to put pressure on us and we need to respect their quality players, the ones who can finish games. We can't underestimate them but must aim for Wembley," he said.

Mido recognises the magnitude of the match and what it means to supporters and players alike but doesn't think it will be an easy ride come kick-off against David Jones' side.
"It means a lot to all of us, I think most of the players who are playing here haven't the experience of playing at Wembley. I haven't and it's a big challenge for us. It's only 90 minutes but we know that the Cardiff game is going to be tough but very important for the fans and the club," he said.

The summer signing from Spurs stated that if Boro are to make it to Wembley, the fans will play a massive part in getting them there and he's excited at the prospect of a sell-out Riverside crowd roaring on the team.
"It's great to see the fans are back to watch us and it shows a lot of things. Tthey are starting to trust us again, something we lacked at the beginning of the season. We are very happy to see them back and we're going to try and entertain them on Sunday.
"When you see the stadium full we can play a totally different game. They must not underestimate Cardiff and help us get through and get to Wembley," said Mido.
Although Mido is not native to England, he understands the prestige and tradition the FA Cup carries as well as the affection in which the trophy is held.
"I know how big the FA Cup is and the lads here realise how big it is but we're taking it game by game and we know how much it means for the fans," said Mido.