ZIAN Flemming is desperate for Millwall to win their final fixture against Blackburn Rovers in order to avoid relying on results elsewhere yet again.
The Lions know that three points against Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side would be enough to see them secure a play-off spot, but a draw or a defeat would make things complicated. Sunderland and West Brom will both be able to pounce if they slip up, while Rovers would also be able to overtake Gary Rowett’s men should they win at The Den.
It does, however, make things incredibly simple for Millwall, although pressure has certainly played a part in their recent dip in form. Had they avoided defeat against the likes of Hull City, Birmingham City and Wigan Athletic, they would already have secured a top-six finish, but their win away at Blackpool last Friday kept them in the race heading into the final day.
With results elsewhere going in their favour, the Lions have their fate in their own hands to secure a potential semi-final tie against either Luton Town or Middlesbrough, and Flemming is adamant that they will not let it slip out of their grasp this time.
“We were obviously really happy that Sunderland didn’t win,” he told NewsAtDen.
“We needed Cov or Sunderland to drop points and we would have it back in our own hands again. We go into the Blackburn game and I think it’s good for us that we need a win, and that’s all we need.
“It’s the same as it was against Blackpool. There’s no need for us to know the scores of the other teams at half-time, it’s just us against them and us needing to get the result. We need to win the game.
“I’m really happy that it’s in our own hands again because it allows us to focus on getting after them and chasing them with high energy to get the crowd behind us. Then hopefully we can get three points and celebrate after. That’s all we want.
“Everyone feels it and everyone is really excited for it. This is the last chance and we have to f***ing go for it.”
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