Garry Monk has warned his players against complacency as the season reaches its climax. With the club five points above the relegation zone with two games to go, we are in a good position.
However, the manager told the club’s official website that he is keen to avoid any last day drama:
“The aim is to try and pick up three points and avoid that. If we get the right result at the weekend we don’t have to face that final game.”
“We’re aware of that but we’re not focused on that. It’s dangerous if you start relaxing and thinking ‘We have two games now to maybe get it done.”
On Twitter, fans were quick to echo the gaffer’s sentiments, although some were still nervous about securing safety:
We have it in our own hands. Let's keep it that way.#BluesCruze #KRO
— Patrick (@Patrick63104016) April 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/BCFC__Jay/status/989550181866754049
https://twitter.com/liam06786164/status/989766307359834113
Legend already. Lead us to the promised land. In GM we trust.
— Tiltonboy (@mr_man34) April 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/Stephen39192970/status/989557321230700544
https://twitter.com/revhorse/status/989542042534596608
https://twitter.com/hollo1875/status/989398351870349313
Therein lies the crucial bit – it's never that straightforward for us. I can't remember the last time we were in a relegation fight but were home and dry before the last game!
— DB 🇺🇦 (@DB30Something) April 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/Alfiezues1/status/989400644711866368
Verdict:
An away trip to QPR is a good opportunity to make sure we are mathematically safe, leaving us with the chance to celebrate the team’s efforts with a sold-out final home game of the season against Fulham.
Ian Holloway’s side have nothing to play for and have even allowed star midfielder Massimo Luongo a break so he can prepare for World Cup finals with Australia.
If we turn up with a positive mindset and go out to take the game to our opponents, we have a good chance of getting the three points.