Ward calls on players to maintain play-off chase

Last updated : 03 February 2005 By Jaimie Henderson
John Ward has called on his Cheltenham Squad to redouble their efforts for a play-off place after the 3-0 win away at Chester.

The first eleven has a fairly young average age, but they appear to be learning from previous mistakes and Steven Gillespie has provided some much needed striking power since his loan arrival.

Keeping a clean sheet will also have given confidence to the defence - it was the first time Town haven't conceded since the match against Kidderminster on December 18th.

Rochdale are next up and with League 2 so close on points, a decent run could see the robins rapidly ascend the table. They currently lie three points off seventh place Northampton - although the Cobblers have a game in hand.