The next 6 games are all about trying to lose by as little as possible or squeak out the odd draw. Maybe even win against Southampton.
The last 6 games.....
Newcastle a
Burnley h
Norwich a
Watford h
Man U a
Villa h
Are going to be the difference between Premier or Championship next season.
I think the club are looking for 3 or 4 wins from that lot. Sounds tough given our current form but I reckon that's what thre strategy is.
Damage control now, keep players healthy, develop a different attacking formation (in training) & finish strong.
I know, given the general pessimism on this board, that most don't see it that way but I think that's what they're aiming for.
I also think it's going to work.
But I am an annoyingly optimistic cunt