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League our main focus, says Stimson

Gills boss Mark Stimson says it's time for the club to now re-focus on their League 2 campaign
Gills boss Mark Stimson says it's time for the club to now re-focus on their League 2 campaign

Barnet v Gillingham

Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has urged his players to focus on their League 2 campaign ahead of the trip to play Barnet at Underhill on Saturday.

The Gills set up a televised home tie against Aston Villa after beating Stockport 2-1 in their FA Cup second round replay on Tuesday.

Despite the euphoria surrounding the game, Stimson is keen for his players to keep their momentum going.

He said: “We’ve got to make sure we focus on the league now because that is our main priority this year.

“I hope the players stay on cloud nine. If they play like they did the other night then we won’t get beaten in the next four games. At that level no one would be able to match us.

“The boys know what’s most important and they won’t be sidetracked by the big Cup game.”

Stimson has named an unchanged team for the last three games but can't guarantee that the same side will start against Villa.

He added: “I would say they are now playing for their shirts for the Brentford game at home. You don’t want to lose form now, because if you do, someone might step in and nick your shirt.”

Mark McCammon is still out with a hamstring injury while Nicky Southall is available again after being cup-tied for Tuesday's Stockport game.

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