Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Howe urges supporters to keep on cheering
BOSS Eddie Howe praised Cherries' loyal travelling support and then explained the part they could play in the promotion mis¬sion.[LNB] A Cherries victory at Burton Albion tomorrow - or the failure of rivals Rotherham and Bury to get maximum points themselves - would seal automatic elevation to the third tier.[LNB] And the Dean Court outfit will not be short of backing in East Staffordshire. They are set to be roared on by a large travelling support at the Pirelli Stadium, with an increased allocation of 1,800 set to be taken up by visiting fans.[LNB] Howe said: "The away support has been magnificent this year.[LNB] "It's such a northern league and the travelling has been, at times, bad for us, let alone for the sup¬porters.[LNB] "They've stuck with us and we've had good numbers at all the grounds. I know we will get good support tomorrow and we're real¬ly thankful for that.[LNB] "I think it's a positive thing and I don't think it adds pressure. We've had big crowds and good crowds at home this season and the lads have thrived under that pressure.[LNB] "To have so many supporters travelling all that way will, hope¬fully, give the lads confidence, knowing they're right with us and cheering us on to, hopefully, getting a good result."[LNB] Despite a place in League One being tantalisingly close with three games remaining, Howe insisted it would be business as usual as his team looked to com¬plete the job.[LNB] "The lads have trained well and they have been focused," he said.[LNB] "I have been pleased with everyone's attitude. There hasn't been anything different, so in that respect I'm pleased.[LNB] "We're certainly not think¬ing about anything else, other than the game. Whatever hap¬pens, will happen. It's about the game and that's it."[LNB] And he is expecting Burton to provide a stern test.[LNB] Howe added: "They've had a really good season and have consolidated.[LNB] "I think they will be pleased with how their season has gone.[LNB] "It's going to be a tough game. I don't think anyone has had an easy game at their place, so that should make for a good game.[LNB] "We're not underestimating them, as we don't do with anyone else.[LNB] "But we're in a good run of form and have won four out of the past six, which is a really good return. So we are going to go into the game with confidence, like we have all the others."[LNB] Long-term absentee Mark Molesley is the only player certain to miss out through injury.[LNB] Brewers: (from) Krysiak, Corbett, James, Parkes, Boertien, Taylor, Penn, McGrath, Maghoma, Harrad, Pearson, Kabba, Webster, Simpson, Gilroy, Phillips, Boco, Kelly, Poole.[LNB] Cherries: (from) Jalal, Bradbury, Cooper, Pearce, Wiggins, Feeney, Bartley, Hollands, Robinson, Fletcher, Pitman, Guyett, Garry, Cummings, McQuoid, Igoe, Partington, Connell, Goulding, Thomas.[LNB] ¢ See today's Daily Echo for messages of support from Cherries' 2003 promotion winning team, as well as a feature interview with 1987 hero Trevor Aylott.[LNB]
