HOLLAND: CHARLTON CLOSE TO GAME OVER
Matt Holland admits that if Charlton fail to win tonight (TUES) in their
home game against Doncaster it would be nearly impossible to escape the
relegation trapdoor.
The Addicks are glued to the bottom of the Championship and have 10
points to make up if they are to avoid the drop.
But the 34-year-old believes that the team spirit has improved recently
with a number of impressive results - they have five points from their
last three games. And that it is not necessarily 'game over' yet.
"It won't be mathematically 'game over' if we don't beat Doncaster, but
it is a massive match for us," said the former Republic of Ireland
midfielder, whose team have only 27 points after 34 games.
"The last three games have shown that we have made strides - the second
half against Swansea was a good performance.
"I think the performance has been better in the last few weeks and
generally the form of individuals has been better. The confidence has
improved, for one thing.
"These two games at home this week, against Doncaster and Watford, are
crucial for us - it is an extremely important week for us.
"It is very doable - I think the confidence is there going in to the
games now. It is important that we press Doncaster and don't allow them
to impose their game on us."
Holland added: "The key at the moment is to take it game by game -
hopefully each game can get us that little bit closer to survival.
"We know we have a big challenge ahead of us and that it will take a lot
of effort from everyone. We need to be together on and off the pitch, as
a unit. It will be a very important couple of months for the club."
Matt Holland admits that if Charlton fail to win tonight (TUES) in their
home game against Doncaster it would be nearly impossible to escape the
relegation trapdoor.
The Addicks are glued to the bottom of the Championship and have 10
points to make up if they are to avoid the drop.
But the 34-year-old believes that the team spirit has improved recently
with a number of impressive results - they have five points from their
last three games. And that it is not necessarily 'game over' yet.
"It won't be mathematically 'game over' if we don't beat Doncaster, but
it is a massive match for us," said the former Republic of Ireland
midfielder, whose team have only 27 points after 34 games.
"The last three games have shown that we have made strides - the second
half against Swansea was a good performance.
"I think the performance has been better in the last few weeks and
generally the form of individuals has been better. The confidence has
improved, for one thing.
"These two games at home this week, against Doncaster and Watford, are
crucial for us - it is an extremely important week for us.
"It is very doable - I think the confidence is there going in to the
games now. It is important that we press Doncaster and don't allow them
to impose their game on us."
Holland added: "The key at the moment is to take it game by game -
hopefully each game can get us that little bit closer to survival.
"We know we have a big challenge ahead of us and that it will take a lot
of effort from everyone. We need to be together on and off the pitch, as
a unit. It will be a very important couple of months for the club."
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