Terras cannot afford to be complacent
By Adam Summers

Thursday 19th August 2010

IAN Hutchinson has warned against complacency ahead of this evening’s Zamaretto Premier Division clash against Swindon Supermarine (7.45pm).

Weymouth put on a fantastic performance in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Halesowen Town but the Terras’ boss wants his side to keep their feet on the ground and just concentrate on reproducing the qualities that got them that result.

Hutchinson said: “Looking at the bigger picture, we cannot get too carried away by Saturday’s result as it is just one game.

“However, there were very encouraging signs in terms of the way the lads went about things.

“Their passion and commitment was excellent and they have set the bar in that respect.

“I have always believed that if you work as hard as possible you will eventually get rewards, and I always expect 110 per cent, and that is what the lads have given me so far.

“Tonight I will expect the same and if they can keep producing that level of determination and hard work I know the fans will respond and get behind them.

“It would be great to see a big crowd turn out and pay their respects to Bob Lucas and cheer the boys on because that is what our late club chairman would have wanted.”

Swindon Supermarine lost their opening game of the season 3-1 at home to Hemel Hempstead Town, with former Terra Chris Allen grabbing the Wiltshire outfit’s consolation.

Hutchinson added: “Dave Kiteley went up and watched them on Saturday and did a report for us, which we have looked at and discussed.

“Chris scored their goal and of course we know a lot about him but first and foremost we like to concentrate on what we do.

“And if we play with the same endeavour as we did on Saturday we won’t go far wrong.

“We have a clean bill of health throughout the squad but I am still talking to people with a view to trying to get a couple more bodies in.

“Certain areas need strengthening and hopefully we will be able to do that soon.

“As ever we will continue to do what we believe is best for the football club but I doubt there will be any new faces in by tonight.”

Hutchinson could therefore name an unchanged side from the one that drew at Halesowen, with the majority of Terras’ fans able to catch a first glimpse of recent new signings Richard Groves (ex-Oxford United) and Warren Byerley (ex-Dorchester Town).