Bristol Rovers midfielder James Hunt is eager for the team to return to winning ways at home to Mansfield on Saturday.
The Pirates' play-off hopes have been dealt a huge blow in recent weeks with consecutive defeats against Notts County, Oxford and Shrewsbury leaving them six points adrift of the top seven.
The Stags' visit to the Memorial Stadium represents a chance to get the promotion push back on track and Hunt believes ending the campaign on a high is of the utmost importance.
"It's been very disappointing for us all recently but we must put it all behind us and hopefully on Saturday everything will seem ok again," the 29-year-old told the club's official website.
"It's a home game, and with five of our last eight being at home it's a chance for us to improve our results before the season ends. All the games are winnable for us and hopefully we can start to show that at the weekend.
"We just want to get back to winning games and get as many points on the board as possible. If we end up in the top seven then good, but if not it's important we make sure we are in good shape for next year."
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Paul Trollope has challenged his out-of-contract Bristol Rovers players to prove that they are worth a new deal. Saturday's defeat at Shrewsbury means the Pirates are now unlikely to make the League Two play-offs this season.
But first team coach Trollope insists that there is still plenty to play for - especially for the squad members uncertain of their future.
Craig Hinton, John Anderson, Christian Edwards, Aaron Lescott, Jon Bass, Craig Disley, Stuart Campbell and Ali Gibb all have deals which expire in June.
And Trollope maintains he has yet to make a decision on most of them.
"I have had discussions with Lennie (Lawrence, director of football), but nothing has been finalised yet," said Trollope.
"There are still decisions to be made and players can still change our minds either way.
"That's why it's important for them, and us, to make sure we continue to train properly, continue to try to improve and finish the season strongly.
"There are eight games left and that's a good run of matches. If someone comes in or gets a chance and does well then they could change our minds.
"We've also got to have one eye on next season, we don't want to allow this season to just peter out. I can assure you that me and Lennie won't
The Pirates' play-off hopes have been dealt a huge blow in recent weeks with consecutive defeats against Notts County, Oxford and Shrewsbury leaving them six points adrift of the top seven.
The Stags' visit to the Memorial Stadium represents a chance to get the promotion push back on track and Hunt believes ending the campaign on a high is of the utmost importance.
"It's been very disappointing for us all recently but we must put it all behind us and hopefully on Saturday everything will seem ok again," the 29-year-old told the club's official website.
"It's a home game, and with five of our last eight being at home it's a chance for us to improve our results before the season ends. All the games are winnable for us and hopefully we can start to show that at the weekend.
"We just want to get back to winning games and get as many points on the board as possible. If we end up in the top seven then good, but if not it's important we make sure we are in good shape for next year."
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www.thisisbristol.co.uk
Paul Trollope has challenged his out-of-contract Bristol Rovers players to prove that they are worth a new deal. Saturday's defeat at Shrewsbury means the Pirates are now unlikely to make the League Two play-offs this season.
But first team coach Trollope insists that there is still plenty to play for - especially for the squad members uncertain of their future.
Craig Hinton, John Anderson, Christian Edwards, Aaron Lescott, Jon Bass, Craig Disley, Stuart Campbell and Ali Gibb all have deals which expire in June.
And Trollope maintains he has yet to make a decision on most of them.
"I have had discussions with Lennie (Lawrence, director of football), but nothing has been finalised yet," said Trollope.
"There are still decisions to be made and players can still change our minds either way.
"That's why it's important for them, and us, to make sure we continue to train properly, continue to try to improve and finish the season strongly.
"There are eight games left and that's a good run of matches. If someone comes in or gets a chance and does well then they could change our minds.
"We've also got to have one eye on next season, we don't want to allow this season to just peter out. I can assure you that me and Lennie won't