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Laszlo wants board backing

25 May 2009 - 10:07:40

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Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo has demanded funds to strengthen his squad after admitting he is desperate to stay at Tynecastle.

The Hungarian has guided the Edinburgh club to a creditable third-place finish in the SPL this season.

However, speaking after Sunday's goalless draw with Celtic, he warned the club's hierarchy that the momentum they have gained this season could easily be lost.

"I have two years left on my contract and my children are going to school here so I would like to stay," he said.

"My priority is Hearts but I need help to build a new team.

"I have experienced players leaving and you can't play with children. We need the club to take a chance next season.

"We have done a good job this season but we don't want to go down from third place.

"If we finish up sixth, seventh or eighth next year then this season has been for nothing."