We've got to keep up the pace

Town are handily poised on the fringe of the playoff places in the Evo-Stik Southern Premier Division.
And, after picking up seven points from a possible nine against play-off rivals Chesham, Redditch and, on Saturday, Cirencester Town.
In theory, the next three games against Paulton Rovers, Burnham and Slough Town – all of whom are mid-table or below – should present Hungerford with the chance to really consolidate their credentials at the top of the table.
But Wilkinson said: “In this division anyone can beat anyone on the day, so we have got to be prepared.
“When you look at our last three games, the results have been fantastic.
“I have to admit that Cirencester were the better team on Saturday, but we still showed a lot of character to come back to earn a 1-1 draw.
“The players were a bit heavy-legged after putting so much into the two tough away games at Chesham and Redditch, but they dug deep to get the result.
“It could turn out to be a very good point.
“Now we have to keep picking up points and giving ourselves a chance of being up there at the end of the season.”
Wilkinson knows that Saturday’s trip to Paulton will not be easy after the Bristol side scored three times in the final 10 minutes to snatch victory at Dorchester last week.
Wilkinson said: “It will be another tough away game and we will be getting the boys prepared for a strong, difficult team.
“Paulton will be organised and strong, and we have to make sure that we are the same.”
The manager believes his side are punching above their weight in a tough division.
He said: “We are by far the smallest club in the division when it comes to resources so we are doing very well.
“We are midway through December and still unbeaten at home and that is some achievement in itself.”
Hungerford will have a double boost for Saturday.
Wilkinson said: “I am hoping to have Diak John back from a shoulder problem and he is probably the best left-back in the league.
“And Scott Rees has been training and is not far from full fitness, so that is good news.”
Hungerford are at home on Boxing Day when they entertain Burnham, and then have six days off before travelling across Berkshire to face Slough Town on New Year’s Day.
n For a report on Hungerford’s game with Cirencester, turn to page 75.