HEREFORD United Director of Football Graham Turner is looking for his side to revive hopes of a top seven finish in the Nationwide Conference when they entertain Scarborough tomorrow (3pm).
United's hopes of finishing high enough to claim a place in next season's LDV Vans Trophy were hit when they were held to a 0-0 home draw by lowly Kingstonian in midweek.
But victory over Scarborough, who are one place above them in 10th, would revive those hopes, and Turner said: "It puts the pressure on us now, but we still want to win as many games as we can until the end of the season."
He said of the Kingstonian stalemate: "We had enough chances in the first-half to have won the game, but in the second-half they defended deep and made life difficult for us. We didn't really create anything after the break."
The Bulls will take heart from securing a fine 4-2 win at Scarborough back in November, courtesy of goals from Gavin Williams (2), Rob Elmes and Michael McIndoe.
Turner said: "They have some decent players and will be tricky opponents."
United's main selection worries are in the full-back positions, with Matt Clarke beginning a two-match suspension and Paul Sturgess doubtful after suffering a knock in the Kingstonian game. Ian Rodgerson may drop back to cover for Clarke's absence.
But player-coach Phil Robinson is likely to return to the starting line-up in midfield, after sitting out the Kingstonian game with a knee problem sustained in the Easter Monday game at Forest Green Rovers.
Turner admitted: "There can't be too many changes to the side because of the personnel we have available."
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