City are calling on Valley Parade’s 12th man to pull out all the stops against Lincoln tomorrow night.

The fans were in superb voice in Saturday’s battling draw with leaders Chesterfield.

Now the club hope that backing can be replicated for the Lincoln showdown.

Director of operations David Baldwin said: “The away crowd on Saturday had a very positive contribution to the outcome and really motivated the players. Even when we went 1-0 down, they kept going and that support and enthusiasm rubbed off on the pitch.

“It would be great if we could emulate that at home tomorrow.

“If we don’t get off to the best start, I really hope the fans will stick behind the team again like that because it can make such a difference.”

Baldwin admitted the City hierarchy were blown away by the constant noise of the away supporters at the b2net Stadium.

“I nearly jumped on the radio at half-time to say a big thank you to our fans,” he added. “Regardless of the result, they were absolutely magnificent.”

Three straight wins have lifted Lincoln to within three points of their hosts – and the Imps have three games in hand.

Baldwin said: “It’s a very important game given the league position.

“We’re playing a team in a bit of form and we need to use anything we can in our favour. That’s why the 12th man can have a real impact.

“We’re all in this together. We’ve got fantastic support and we should use that to our advantage.”

* The latest issue of City Gent, featuring an interview with David Wetherall, is available at the game.