Stone: time running out

The midfielder, who experienced a bitter relegation with Nottingham Forest in 1997, has urged his teammates to defeat south coast rivals Southampton at the weekend to kickstart their survival campaign.

"We have got 10 games left and it is about who wants to play" said Stone.

"The pressure is growing all the time and we are well aware of the situation.

"It is now or never. We cannot say there is always next week and the weeks after, it is time for the men to stand up and be counted.''