PLYMOUTH manager Carl Fletcher is determined not to get distracted by the prospect of a Swindon promotion party and pick up three vital points in Argyle’s battle for survival.
Town could secure their place in League One with victory over the Pilgrims, but the men from Home Park face a battle of their own as they are eight points clear of the relegation zone with four games remaining.
Despite the cushion, Fletcher is not convinced his side are safe yet, and will urge his players to keep their minds on the job in hand.
“All we are focused on is Plymouth Argyle and getting the results we need, meaning everything else is irrelevant,” he said.
“For what we need to do, Swindon is our next opponent and we will be trying to get a good result.
“We are not there yet. We are not taking anything for granted. We will still be trying to do things the right way.
“We have to keep working hard, and there is a lot of hard work still to be done.
“It's something we are all looking forward to. Everyone is expecting Swindon to win, but we are going there to try to get a good result.
“We will prepare right to give ourselves the best opportunity to get a result.”
Fletcher has been impressed with the way Paolo Di Canio’s side have swept all before them in League Two this season, and knows it will be a tough afternoon for his side.
“Swindon are top of the league and they are there on merit so we know it’s going to be a tough game,” he said. “At this stage of the season, you are not top of the league by fluke.
“They have got a good squad and they do things the right way. It will be a tough test for us.
“They have got a good side and we will have to make sure we are at our best, or near it, to have a good chance of getting a result.”
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