MARK Wright has warned his players to clear their heads of any hoodoos before facing City's so-called 'bogey' team Cheltenham tomorrow.

It is six years since Chester last beat Town.

This season, they spoilt City's Christmas by beating them at Whaddon Road in the Boxing Day encounter, before dumping them out of the FA Cup in January - a defeat that cost the Blues a lucrative fourth round match-up with Newcastle United.

Little wonder then City supporters call the Robins their 'bogey side'.

But that is not an attitude welcomed by Chester manager Wright.

The boss said: 'There won't be any mental block because I'll make sure there won't be any mental block. If players have that about certain teams or players during the season then they have to get rid of it - or not be footballers.

'Every game that has gone has gone. Don't think about the past because the past is nothing. It's happened and it's done.

'You've got to look forward. We've got to believe we can beat them and that's how we'll be going into the game.'

Wright is under no illusions about how hard it will be to defeat a team he rates as one of the best in the division.

However, he is equally aware of the need to record his first win since returning to the Chester hot-seat.

Oxford United's 1-0 success over Bristol Rovers on Wednesday night saw the Blues drop to 22nd - just one point off the relegation zone.

That means Chester could slip into the bottom two if they lose tomorrow.

But a 17th defeat of the campaign is the last thing on Wright's mind, and he is confident they can record his maiden victory - if his men score first.

City have failed to open the scoring in their previous 16 games - something the manager believes is a major reason for their continued poor form.

Wright said: 'We've just got to convert the chances that we're making. If we can convert them and get a lead to hold on to, well that's something Chester haven't had for a long, long time. I think it's time to put it right this weekend.'

Wright is hoping his positive attitude will rub off on his team - and the fans too.

Just 1,806 supporters attended City's last home match, against Torquay United, which was easily the lowest turn-out of the season.

Even though he understands their frustrations, Wright is hoping they will get behind his players tomorrow.

He said: 'The fans play a big part in everything you do. They say they are the 12th man. Now I don't know about that but what I do know is that if there's any negativity around a football ground, it makes the players nervy.

'But if they're up for it, and the drums are beating, then it will be good for us.'

Wright has no fresh injury worries for tomorrow, but the match may have come too soon for goalkeeper Chris MacKenzie, who has been having treatment on his broken thumb at Lilleshall. Ron