Big Sam admits anxiety

22 February 2009 15:43
lackburn boss Sam Allardyce has conceded he is getting anxious about his side's position in the table.[LNB] Rovers are locked in a relegation battle with Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Manchester United leaving them third from bottom.[LNB]Allardyce has only suffered two defeats in eight games, but he admits his side are facing a real battle to stay up with their relegation rivals climbing clear of trouble.[LNB]"I am anxious about where we are," said Allardyce.[LNB]In the mire"We are in the mire and the only things that will get us out of it are victories and points on the board. Generally, performances help you get that.[LNB]"But while we have had consistent performances we have not had a consistent level of points to go with them. That is a big worry."[LNB]"The clubs above us are now pulling away. The amount of clubs involved at the bottom is reducing.[LNB]"We have to make sure we are not stuck down there.[LNB]"We have to keep the faith. We are good enough but we have to be determined and resilient enough as well."[LNB]

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