Gavin Macpherson insists his team will fight to the finish even if their fate may no longer be in their own hands.

Town’s hopes of survival were given a significant boost with Tuesday’s much-needed win over Dover but Farnborough’s counter-victory the following night re-opened an eight-point gap above us in the battle to stay up.

With high-flying Worthing, who have just shelled out large sums of money for two new forwards, visiting the Dave Bryant stadium on non-league day tomorrow, Town have a huge opportunity to upset the odds and notch up another three points in front of what is expected to be a bumper crowd with both teams badly needing the points at opposite ends of the table.

“Non league day is the foundation of our football club, a celebration of the people who are important in the non-league game, primarily the volunteers and supporters and is something to embrace,” said Gavin.

“It’s really important to stress that my players turn up week after week with a work ethic to improve. There has never not been a belief but we all know the next two games are crucial.”

Following the visit of the Rebels, Chesham come calling on Tuesday for our third straight home fixture.

 “I know we’re now relying on others dropping points,” Gavin conceded. “I’m a realist, not a fantasist. Do we believe we can win every game? Of course but we also know that will be incredibly difficult. The fact that Farnborough, a team pretty much up there last season, now find themselves in a relegation battle is a measure of how this league has gone.”

With Bath, Chippenham and Eastbourne all also scrapping for their lives, the bottom of the table is becoming a race in itself as the final run-in approaches.

“At the end of the day, it may not be in our hands but we’re focused and we’ll keep plugging away,” said Gav. “Yes we’re playing catch-up but we’re going for it. If we can win Saturday and Farnborough don’t, you’re back in contention with Chesham being our game in hand.”

Footnote:

There will be no Weaver Line operating this Saturday. This means no services from nearby Enfield Town or Southbury Stations. Alternatives are National Rail services from Moorgate/ Finsbury Park to Enfield Chase then bus 191 or Stratford/ Tottenham Hale to Brimsdown and again use the 191 bus service to reach the stadium.

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