Gillingham manager Andy Hessenthaler insists his side are upbeat ahead of Saturday's game against Hereford in League 2
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by Luke Cawdell
Andy Hessenthaler insists the mood in
the Gillingham camp remains upbeat despite a poor run of
results.
The Gills boss (pictured) knows
he needs a result this weekend, after three straight losses, which
have left his team sitting 10th in League 2.
Hereford stand in their way on
Saturday as the Gills look to claw their way back into the
promotion reckoning.
"The mood is great and training has
been terrific, probably better than sometimes when we’ve we won,"
said the Gills boss.
"It is a big game. It’s one we have to
win and we need to get back on track.
"We have a good squad of players here
but unfortunately there are a few who just aren’t firing.
"We came in Monday and the players
were buzzing. It’s no point having doom and gloom around the place
because where is that going to get you?
"We have to get our heads up and push
and fight to turn things around. We did it last year and have to do
it this year."
Hessenthaler has faced criticism from
some sections after the club dropped 11 points off the automatic
promotion race.
He said: "You have to be successful
otherwise people will want to get rid of the manager.
"Whether that solves the problem or
not, I’m not sure.
"We would like to win every game and
we go out to try and win every game but I am open-minded and know
what the game is about."
Hessenthaler must now decide whether
to stick with his under-performing side, as he did last weekend, or
make changes.
He has recalled centre back Connor
Essam from Dartford.
Thursday, February 02 2012
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