Wheater eyes big win

08 April 2009 21:18
Middlesbrough defender David Wheater admits Saturday's clash with Hull City is a 'must win' game. Boro are languishing in the relegation zone, five points off safety with just seven games remaining. Wheater is the latest Boro star to fire a warning that time is running out for the Teessiders. "On a scale of one to 10 in importance, this match rates about a 12," Wheater said. "This is one we really, really need to win, no question. Hull is a must-win game for us. It is massive. "I know we have said a few times now that this game or that game is the most important one so far, but this time I think it really is. "We all know exactly how important it is to the way the rest of the season pans out. "We dare not even think about losing it but if we win it, suddenly it is game on and we are right back in touch. "If we can beat Hull, and I think we can, then we are right back in it. "We also have the derby game at Newcastle coming up soon, and that is a biggie too, and we are confident we can go there and win. "That game will be huge for both teams. They always are with us having so many local lads, but this one will be unbelievable. "The stakes are incredible. It is not just bragging rights. It could mean survival for us and we will be going flat out."

Source: SKY_Sports