Pearson: We must keep our nerve

Nigel Pearson
Nigel Pearson
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NIGEL PEARSON believes his side need to hold their nerve between now and the end of the season to avoid relegation.

Saints could only manage a goalless draw against fellow relegation strugglers Coventry at St Mary's at the weekend but with other results it didn't really cost them too dear.

However, they now have a tricky last six games to negotiate during which their fate will be sealed.

Pearson said: "It is difficult at times but you have to deal with it.

"We're in the position we're in and there's no kidding ourselves it's easy because it isn't.

"We need to hold our nerve."

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