ALTRINCHAM FC have issued a rallying call for the town to get behind them as they bid for another bumper FA cup payday.

Robins have already banked £7,500 from their second qualifying round win against Frickley, and they stand to win £10,000 if they beat Witton Albion at Moss Lane on Saturday, kick-off 3pm.

And chairman Mark Harris highlighted one of the key elements behind Alty's great start to the season.

Speaking to SAM sport before Tuesday night's 1-0 reverse against Trafford in the UniBond League cup, Harris said "Previous matches at Moss Lane this season have shown that a loud and supportive crowd is crucial when it comes to winning tough games - witness the matches against Frickley and Barrow in recent weeks.

"Support of every kind, both financial and physical, are the lifeblood of this club, and as such, the club is sending out a real rallying call to the town to get behind their football team on Saturday and help us through to the next round of the FA cup - a competition with many great memories for everyone connected with Altrincham.

"With a bumper crowd on Saturday, we hope to provide a new set of memories for the loyal fans of this club," he added.

In addition to their cup exploits, Altrincham are third in the UniBond league, and while no one is getting carried away, Harris paid credit to the club's coaching team.

"While there is no premature back-slapping going on, I think Bernard Taylor and Graham Heathcote deserve the thanks of everyone who has Altrincham FC at their heart."