Bondy Previews Cheltenham - Gaffer highlights key points

Cherries Manager Kevin Bond says Cheltenham will be a difficult side to break down, but is confident his squad can bring forward the positives from the Christmas period.

Matches against Leyton Orient, Swindon and Brighton have seen an upturn in front of goal, but late lapses proved costly in the last two games.

Tomorrow's game is the first of three six-pointers this month and looking ahead to the game Bond said, "It's a very important game for us.

"I've seen them play a couple of times recently; they defend really well and it'll be a tough game for us. They're a difficult team to break down, but it's a game we're looking forward to and one I'd hope we're ready for.

"Our performances have been better of late and we should have picked up more points over Christmas. Our tempo has been better and we need to take all of that into what's an important month for us.

"I don't approach a game with any bigger priority than any other one. Obviously there's a greater significance when you're playing a side down the bottom. But in terms of our approach to the game it'll be the same as any other in that we'll be doing our level best to take home three points."