ENJOY your week off, but be ready to go for the run-in, that was the message Dave Mehew delivered to his Gloucester City squad at training on Tuesday.

The City players and boss Mehew are taking a complete break from football this weekend, due to Guiseley's extended FA Trophy commitments.

They trained as normal at Hartpury College on Tuesday night, but with a busy run-in coming up and with the Tigers on a good run of form, Mehew has given them a week off.

They were dismissed for their break with something to chew over however, as Mehew will be demanding focus on two specific targets on their return.

The City boss is keen to carry on his record of improving the club's league position in every season since he took the helm and this term is no different.

He may only have a small squad at his disposal, but Mehew believes that his current crop are easily capable of pushing for a top ten place and of breaking the 50 point barrier for the first time.

"We reached our points target for January despite losing a game to the weather, and I've been delighted with the way the squad has performed this season," Mehew said.

"We've only used 20 players so far and three of those have been goalkeepers and a couple of young 'uns having a couple of sub appearances.

"Our target now is to do well in the County Cup, or try to and then finish in a higher position in the league than we have done in the previous years.

"If we can get to 50 points that will be more than we've ever had and that's realistic target for us as is pushing to be in the top ten in the division."

And while others in Blue Square North, notably the Tigers' nearest neighbours Worcester City are throwing money at recruitment drives, Mehew is happy with his squad.

He believes his current happy camp is due to Mehew trusting and believing in his players and not looking for replacements at every available opportunity.

"Some clubs in this league like Worcester are trying to push on and it hasn't happened for them," Mehew said.

"Sometimes you have to trust your squad of players and realise that they have got you to where you are. The players have proven that they can do it, they just need to find that level of consistency that we're all striving for."