Home struggles worry Hodgson
February 08, 2012 14:18:50 UK
West Bromwich Albion manager Roy Hodgson has warned his side to improve their home form to avoid being sucked into the relegation dogfight.
The Baggies have won just of their 12 Premier League games at The Hawthorns this season, while they have been beaten eight times on home turf.
I don't think we can rely upon that either if we want to stay out of trouble.
Roy Hodgson
Fortunately for Hodgson, Albion have won five times on their travels to remain clear of danger for the time being - holding a six-point cushion over third bottom Bolton Wanderers.
However, the veteran Englishman is aware that his side need an upturn in fortunes to stay clear of trouble - Albion are 501.00 to be relegated, with Bolton 1.36 and Blackburn Rovers 1.001.
"It is beginning to weigh on us now," Hodgson admitted.
"Our away record is good, but it needs to be and I don't think we can rely upon that either if we want to stay out of trouble. We've got to take some home points soon."
Next up for Hodgson and co is a Black Country derby clash with Wolves at Molineux on Sunday, with the home side having inched out of the drop zone last weekend with a 2-1 victory at QPR.
Albion are 2.70 to gain a sixth away win of the campaign, with the draw 3.20, while Wolves are 2.70 to secure another crucial victory.
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