Ford: We must keep mind on job in hand
Published: 00:00, 02 November 2001
Updated: 14:33, 02 November 2001
GRAVESEND & Northfleet boss Andy Ford has told his players to forget about the club's up-and-coming FA Cup first round clash with Huddersfield Town until the time is right. The Fleet, who set up the exciting trip to the Football League outfit with a 2-0 victory over Burton Albion last weekend, return to cup action this Saturday, as they play hosts to Chelmsford City in the FA Trophy.
Ford insisted: "My job is to stop the players thinking about the Huddersfield game until the week before the game. We'll be concentrating on Chelmsford first of all and it won't be an easy match."
Chelmsford, who are managed by former Manchester United and England full back Paul Parker, currently sit in eighth position in the Dr Martens Southern League Premier Division, but after spending £20,000 on two strikers in the past few weeks they are a club with big ambitions.
Ford added: "I've seen them play this season and they look a good footballing side. Although this game is probably third in our priorities, behind the league and the FA Cup, we won't be taking it easy and, at this stage, we won't be resting any players."
Danny Lye is back after suspension while Paul Booth is available again after knee ligament problems.
Gravesend (from): Turner, Rose, Martin, McKimm, Barnett, Duku, Smith, Owen, Wilkins, Stadhart, Hatch, Jackson, Spackman, Rocastle, Coyle, Blake, Lye, Booth.
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