Turner thanks Fairclough for his comments

Graham Turner has said that Paul Fairclough, the Barnet manager, comments about Hereford United being "the best team I've met since I've been here" will help the Bulls tomorrow.

"I think it gives the players a boost in confidence to have things like that said about them. Given Barnet's standing this season, we have got to take a lot of satisfaction from the result," Turner told the Evening News.

"It was a good all-round performance. We defended well and created a lot of opportunities. We could have scored a few more had we put away the chances we created.

"Tamika Mkandawire and Tony James were outstanding at the back. But it's very difficult to start picking out individual players from that game. The whole of the team performed to a very high standard which we must try to maintain.

"We've put ourselves into a reasonable position with two very good wins away from home against the first and second-placed teams. Now we've got to take that on and keep this run going."

Commenting on Canvey Island, Turner urged caution after the Bulls defeated them earlier in the season.

"They will remember that 4-0, of course. We've got to be wary in that Canvey may come here and defend deep in numbers.

"We enjoyed the last two games because both Aldershot and Barnet have come at us and that has helped our game. The onus will be on us to attack Canvey because we are at home. We've got to be good enough to break them down."

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