BORO skipper Mark Roberts has called on the club s fans to continue their tremendous support as the club enters the business stage of the season. The Boro fans were in fine voice at Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday and Roberts believes that level of support

BORO skipper Mark Roberts has called on the club's fans to continue their tremendous support as the club enters the business stage of the season.

The Boro fans were in fine voice at Rushden & Diamonds on Saturday and Roberts believes that level of support can really help Boro as they make their final push for the title.

"We took a tremendous support and they made a great noise," Roberts told The Comet.

"That's going to be massive in the coming weeks because it gives all the lads in the team a massive lift when we take such big crowds away."

The Boro captain said Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Rushden was frustrating especially as goalkeeper Chris Day wasn't really tested during the 90 minutes.

"To concede late in a big game as it was on Saturday was frustrating," said Roberts.

"It was quite a scrappy game and I don't think Daisy (Chris Day) had a save to make.

"It's disappointing to concede from a set piece. We had the lion's share of the possession but we didn't really create many clear cut chances.

"We huffed and puffed a little but we've got to pick ourselves up and put things right."

Boro take a break from the Blue Square Premier this weekend when they welcome Workington to the Lamex Stadium in the FA Trophy Fourth Round Proper.

The Reds arrive in Hertfordshire having beaten Boro's victors Rushden 2-1 in the Second Round Proper before dispatching AFC Wimbledon 3-2 at Kingsmeadow in the previous round.

The Cumbrians are hoping to bring a large travelling support to Boro and Roberts says they shouldn't be underestimated.

"We're looking forward to another massive game for the club," said Roberts.

"We're trying to get into another semi-final and we've got the opportunity to be one round away from a trip to Wembley.

"We know they're a dangerous side. They've beaten some good teams along the way and it's a massive game for them just like it is for us.