Leicester City boss Ian Holloway has sent out a personal message to fans ahead of his side's important Championship clash against Barnsley at Oakwell on Saturday.

The Foxes go into the game in 22nd position - with three games of the season still to play.

But Holloway says that the he is only looking up as his side prepare to face the Tykes this weekend.

He said: "I understand how nervous you are, but I believe the lads here know their jobs and know what is expected of them. I believe they are gaining some strength. I can see people who aren't normally leaders starting to look like they have a bit in them. That's what we need.

"We have got to play two of the teams that are down there with us. There are a lot of sides battling to stay in this division and it's impossible to say exactly how many points we are going to need and who is actually going to get out of it. But just because we are in that bottom place at the moment doesn't mean that it is all over.

"Yes - it was a disappointing to only come out of the Colchester game last week with a point. But on the balance of play no way did we deserve to go one down. We showed great character to come back and that is what it is all about.

"We have got to give it everything. I believe we can get out of this. It's all right saying it but we have got three games left. Bring them on - absolutely bring them on.

"Your support is immense and it is really helping everyone who is wearing that badge - I can assure you.

"Last weekend against Colchester you were absolutely brilliant. I hear that we have sold nearly 4,000 tickets already and that is going to be 6,000 come the weekend. That's incredible. But then again, nothing surprises me with you lot.

"We won't let you down."

Tickets for the game are priced at just £20 for adults, £12 for seniors and under 18s and £6 for under 11s.

Tickets will be available from the ticket office between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday, and from 9.00am on Saturday.

Supporters can contact the ticket office direct via email on ticket.sales@lcfc.co.uk or call 0844 815 5000