Warne will 'dip in and out' of clash between MK Dons' promotion rivals
A lot could be settled in League Two this evening, but there are no nerves in the MK Dons camp
Two of MK Dons’ automatic promotion rivals lock horns later this evening when Bromley host Cambridge United, but it might not be the first choice of viewing in Paul Warne’s house.
The Ravens could secure automatic promotion with victory over the U’s at Hayes Lane, but the result ultimately has no bearing on Dons’ chances, regardless of the result.
A win for Neil Harris’ side would see them climb above Dons, putting them a point clear of Warne’s side with three games to go and a watching brief for the weekend, while Bromley would move back seven points clear should they win, all but ending the title chances for the side from MK1.
While midweek fixtures played out back in March with his side given a watching brief, Warne admitted he was going to the cinema instead of checking up on the rest of the division. But with a little less pressure on the result either way at Hayes Lanes, the head coach said he might allow himself to flick over to the game during the course of the night.
“My professional answer is I’m definitely watching, my honest answer is I’ll dip in and out!” he said. “I was more concerned with Swindon winning last week because I didn’t really want to see them winning, which is harsh but they’d say the same about us. I might dip in and out, which is probably the best way.”
He continued: “I’m undecided on the whole game, and because I’m undecided on the score and outcome I want, I might allow myself to watch it.
“I always love a draw, I love it when the teams you’re competing with draw. What I don’t want to see is one of them winning handsomely, really enjoying themselves, thinking they’ve got it cracked while they’ve got the weekend to watch us.
“I’ll take a draw, but whichever way it goes, I won’t lose sleep. We’re fortunate enough that if we win our games, it’s in our hands and we can’t ask for more than that.”
Meanwhile, Nathaniel Mendez-Laing said he and several of his team-mates will be watching the game with the pressure off, though he’d prefer a stalemate come 10pm.
He said: “I’ll be tuning into the game tonight as I’m sure we all will. It’s exciting to be at this end of the table.
“We’ve all been talking about it today and I think a draw would be a great result, but there are pros and cons for both really. I’ll be watching fairly relaxed and looking forward to Saturday’s game.”