Hollands scored the equaliser against Exeter as they won 3-1

Bournemouth midfielder Danny Hollands reckons the club will avoid relegation to the Blue Square Premier.

The Cherries are two points off the drop zone but Tuesday's win at Exeter means they have lost twice in 11 games.

Hollands told BBC Radio Solent: "I have no doubt we will survive because I am a positive person and I think [boss] Eddie Howe is the same.

"Even if we do pull away he will still keep us focused and keep our minds on the job."

Hollands, who is the Cherries player of the year, has been massively impressed by Howe.

He said: "I think he will go on to bigger and better things. I'm not saying it won't be with Bournemouth, but he will do because he's a first-class coach and a great manager.

We have a great respect for Eddie and Jason [Tindall] and the whole squad and management have got to stick together Bournemouth midfielder Danny Hollands

"Eddie is very professional. He's easy to talk to and the lads have a lot of respect for him."

Bournemouth have 10 matches left to avoid the drop to non-league football and preserve an 86-year stay in the Football League.

The Cherries sit two places above the League Two drop zone.

Hollands added: "It's just the same as last year. We have a great team spirit and the lads that have come in have settled well.

"We have a great respect for Eddie and Jason Tindall and the whole squad and management have got to stick together. We're very positive in our minds and that's one of the key things."

Bournemouth travel to Macclesfield on Saturday.

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