McDermott hoping to emulate Blackpool

The Royals are handily placed for a promotion push but the 12 teams between second and 13th in the table are separated by just 12 points going into the run-in.

McDermott said: "It`s very close and every season is tight, just look at Blackpool last season, they came from nowhere.

"All I can ask of the players is that they continue to do what they have done all season.

"There are a lot of points still to play for and we will keep going."

Source: PA

Source: PA