Riza rejects relegation and backs the Bluebirds to soar

CARDIFF boss Omer Riza insisted he remained confident his side would avoid the drop following a goalless Championship draw at QPR.

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The result meant that Rangers who are now without a win in seven matches remained five points clear of the Bluebirds who occupy the final relegation place.

Cardiff's cause was not helped by fellow strugglers Plymouth, Hull and Oxford all winning while 23rd-placed Luton drew with title-chasing Leeds.

But Riza said: "The results are what they are. We can only manage ourselves. It's important we just try to pick up our three points where we can.