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McDermott plays down significance of Reading clash with Wigan

Reading boss Brian McDermott has refuted claims Saturday's game with fellow strugglers Wigan is a "six pointer". "I don't know what six pointers mean," Madejski told BBC Radio Berkshire.

"I can't be human. I don't think about other teams, it keeps me focused."

Reading are third from bottom, two points above 19th-placed Wigan while one point off safety.

"There is no such thing as a six pointer in my mind," he added.

"'Must-win games', I don't know what that means either. It's the next game and I'm looking forward to it. I can't wait to get going.

"The game at the DW will have nothing to do with Saturday, we've moved on, results have been good since and we learnt from it."

His side currently have 23 points with 36 available from their remaining games and he believes their fans could make all the difference.

"I've got no points target in my mind," he said. "No idea. We'll just try and win this one this weekend.

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