SWINDON TOWN: 'Don't show too much respect to the leaders' (From Swindon Advertiser)

SWINDON TOWN: 'Don't show too much respect to the leaders'

8:30am Friday 19th March 2010 in

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DANNY Wilson believes table toppers Norwich have “one foot in the door” back to the Championship, and warned his Town players to not give their opponents an ounce of respect.

Swindon entertain the League One leaders at the County Ground tomorrow, knowing that a positive result could further cement their place in the play-offs and keep up the pressure on an automatic spot.

But with Norwich seven points clear at the top, Wilson reckons the chasing pack are battling it out for second place.

“Norwich have got one foot in the door now,” he said.

“Another three or four wins and they will have virtually guaranteed that.

“They’ve got a quality squad and if you analyse the players and the amount of money it took to put them together, that’s why they are up there.

“But they have also had the consistency that every manager wants.

“We will have to put in a similar type of performance to what we put in at Southampton on Tuesday.

“Norwich have quality players and if we’re not up to the task that is put in front of us then we will have a problem.

“If we stand off and admire them then they are as good as any team in this league. But if we get into them then you never know, we might just have a chance of picking something up.”

Meanwhile, Town’s injury woes appear to be easing slightly. Billy Paynter (hamstring) and Scott Cuthbert (knee) are definitely out of Saturday’s clash with the Canaries, but Wilson is hopeful that David Lucas (hamstring), Sean Morrison (groin), Kevin Amankwaah (hamstring and glutes) and Vincent Pericard (hamstring) could play some part.

“Vincent is doubtful but with a better chance than the rest of them,” said the manager.

“He did a bit of training today (Thursday) and we’ll have a look at him to see if there is any reaction.

“Sean also trained and is probably about 60-40 at this moment in time. David did a bit of training and at a push may make the weekend, but it could be too early.”