February 28 2006

Iain Dowie

IAIN DOWIE has targeted six more wins to ensure Palace clinch a play-off place.

DOWIE's side currently have 60 points and half a dozen victories are certain to seal a top-six finish.

Palace face play-off rivals Leeds on Saturday and DOWIE said: "I think you will be looking above 75 points for a play-off place

"Perhaps a final total of 77 or 78 would do it.

"We need to focus on the fixture against Leeds because it's a huge one for us."

DOWIE could be able to call on long-term injury victim Danny Granville soon.

Granville has yet to start a league game this season as he struggles with a knee problem.

But the former Chelsea left-back is ready to step up his comeback after playing 45 minutes of Monday's reserve match against Fulham.

Meanwhile, midfielder Tommy Black has extended his loan at League One side Gillingham for a further two months.