Pardew: Blades win a must
16 Apr 2007 - 09:18:11
Charlton Athletic boss Alan Pardew accepts that next weekend's visit to Sheffield United is a must-win game for the Addicks, following their last-gasp 2-1 defeat at Everton.
Darren Bent looked to have earned a precious point for Charlton at Goodison Park, only for James McFadden to strike in injury time to leave Pardew's side two points behind the Blades, having played a game more than their rivals.
"Our next game is a must-win match, it is as simple as that," Pardew commented.
"The way the results have gone for us this weekend with Sheffield United winning and Wigan getting a point means that our next match could decide our fate.
"It's obviously about results, but you must take positives from the performance as a team and individually.
"Everton are aiming for Europe and I do not think there was anything between us. We can still survive and we will take a lot of strength from this.
"I am proud of the players and we will take that into the game with Sheffield United. There is still a lot to happen yet at the bottom of the table."