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Pogatetz fears the worst

26 Nov 2007 - 11:38:05

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Former Austria international Emanuel Pogatetz believes Middlesbrough will do well to avoid the drop this season.

Boro's 3-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday left Gareth Southgate's side just above the relegation zone and extended their winless sequence to ten matches.

"At the moment it's a tough time and we have to stay together," said Pogatetz.

"We have to face it, it's going to be tough this season. We can't hide from the threat of relegation.

"Our goal has always been to be in the top half of the table, but if you look at the way we're playing at the moment, you have to say it will be an achievement if we stay up this season.

"Everyone has to look at that and the supporters have to stay behind us. It will be tough if they turn on us. Everyone can see it will be a hard season for us this year."