Setchell calls for Corby Town supporters to be the ‘12th man’ at Steel Park

Gary Setchell has once again urged the Corby footballing public to get themselves to Steel Park and back the Steelmen - starting with this Saturday's clash with Shepshed Dynamo (ko 3pm).

Setchell has often made appeals for more fans to get themselves through the turnstiles on a match day, and he again made the call following Saturday's 2-0 win at Sutton Coldfield Town, a result that saw the Steelmen climb back into the promotion play-off places.

And he has made it clear that the more fans that turn out to back the team not only gives the players an immediate boost, it could also ensure that there is money in the coffers to strengthen the squad later in the season.

"People have got to come and watch us," Setchell told @corbytownfc. "I don't want to be this moany manager who groans all the time, because I'm not.

"But we have got a team that is good enough to compete near the top of the division, we finished second last season and got to the play-off final.

"We have had an unbelievable Trophy run and took all those fans to Kidderminster, and we need to be getting 500, 600 or 700 at home every game to make a difference.

"If people want us to get promoted like they say they do, then come and give us support, be the 12th man and give us that extra yard.

"I don't think the fans realise that when we walk out at Kidderminster, when we walk out at Steel Park and there are 700 or 800 there, it makes such a difference to the players, especially if we're winning.

"It gives the lads an extra yard, and we need it, the club needs it.

"We are doing everything off the pitch to try and make the finances work, and I have had meetings with the owners because things are still tight, even with the cup run.

"We need to get more revenue in, and the best way to do that is to come and support the boys."

More than 2,500 turned out for the play-off final in May, and there were more than 300 travelling fans who made the trip to Kidderminster Harriers a couple of weeks ago, numbers which prove the interest and backing is there.

And although Setchell understands funds can be tight for households at this time of the year, he would love to see more fans at Steel Park if they are able to get there.

"We have four or five home games coming up, and I know it's Christmas, I know things are tight, but in the main we do give value for money so come and support us," said the Corby boss.

"It would be interesting to know how many of that 309 (who went to Kidderminster) are at Steel Park every week.

"We just need 100 more to make a difference, then we might be able to go and get another player later on that is going to make a difference, so please come and support us.

"We are at home on Saturday, we are at home on Wednesday, and then we are at home just before Christmas and on New Year's Day, so please come and give the boys some backing.

"So let's hope we can get more people down there, and then let's hope we can put on a performance, and then let's hope we can snowball the momentum right through from now until April."

Saturday's opponents Shepshed are currently 11th in the Midlands Division table, six points adrift of the Steelmen.

Shepshed are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, and they drew 1-1 at Lichfield City on Saturday.