Newcatsle Jets coach Gary Van Egmond is preparing his side for a potential do-or-die clash with the Wanderers. Source: Getty Images
NEWCASTLE have gone into early "grand final mode" to prepare for a potential Good Friday do-or-die clash with Western Sydney in the A-League's final round at Hunter Stadium.
The Jets are clinging to sixth spot but are helpless to improve their position this weekend because they don't play.
Instead, there is every likelihood they may find themselves on the outside of the top six looking in by the end of the weekend if results don't go their way.
But coach Gary van Egmond remains confident a win over the Wanderers in the final round will be enough for his side to sneak into the finals and says the club is taking a grand final approach during the extended build-up.
"For us, it's a huge game," he said.
"The most important part for us is to get into the finals. It is very similar to a grand final approach. They are the games you really want to play in.
"You never know when it's going to occur (finals football) so you have to take the opportunity when it arises."
Van Egmond admitted there was frustration the club's finals fate is not totally in their own hands, with results over the past fortnight not going the Jets' way, despite some good displays.
"Performance-wise, I think we have been really good, especially in the past four or five games," he said. "It is good to play good football but we want to win. It's about winning."
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