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Friday, April 23, 2004

Practice for play-offs tomorrow

Although Graham Turner thinks that the big match atmosphere created by having a gate of around 7,000 tomorrow against Chester will help his players acclimatise for the play-offs, he also wants to use the game as preparation for the play-offs.

Speaking on BBC Hereford & Worcester, Turner said: "The tempo we play at, the way we work, the getting used to an atmosphere of 7,000, all those sort of things come into play. That's what we are looking for.

"We want to win the game. Winning is a habit. We've picked up that good habit over recent weeks and we've got to keep that going."

Regarding possible suspensions which would mean players missing the play-off final, Turner is worried about David Brown. "I think the big danger is Brown who is on nine bookings. If we leave players out, I think it is too long a gap for match practice. So the thoughts are with Brown, behave yourself, don't do anything silly.

Of players carrying injuries, he added: "If there is any doubt we will leave them out, but I think they will be fit enough to play even if not for the full ninety minutes I would like them to get a half or an hour just to keep themselves topped up with match fitness."