Carlisle United boss Chris Beech has underlined the importance of support from the stands as the Blues prepare to face leaders Forest Green.

United are seeking major improvement tomorrow on their previous league game – the 4-0 loss at Sutton.

Beech says the support of the Carlisle faithful is crucial however tomorrow’s game pans out.

But the head coach also knows his side must do their side of the bargain.

“Fans are always important, whether it’s to regain that momentum or support it when it isn’t there, or try and ignite it,” he said.

“We know we have to take responsibility for that – it’s chicken and the egg, what came first?

“If we do something very good and start games very well, the noise levels…it’s a massive crescendo.

“What I did note in terms of the Scunthorpe fixture [a 2-2 draw when United fought back late on], finishing the game so strongly, the noise that the lads and lasses made was immense and they helped us.

“I think if the game had continued, that would have ended up anything in our favour, but it’s amazing that support; it makes you feel great and puts goosebumps on the arms.

“We’re really thankful of everybody that supports us.”

Beech says United have reflected on the Sutton defeat and it is now time to move on and attempt to topple the leaders this weekend.

Asked about his and the squad’s response since last Saturday, he said: “It’s been about accepting responsibility.

“I did that after the game, and in terms of how we’ve gone about the early part of the season it’s dripped into those first half performances.

“We’re aware of that and Saturday didn’t reflect anything that we represent.

“I know that, you know that and the players know that.

“As far as I’m concerned it’s been dealt with and we need to make sure that we represent everything that we are.”

Asked about the reaction to the defeat from outside the club, Beech said: “[Sutton] was a huge disappointment but if you speak to very experienced managers like John Coleman, who would not have liked his Tuesday night result [Accrington’s 5-1 loss at Oxford], or someone else where it happens in the football chain.

“It happens a lot. Our club from a supporters’ perspective is massive. There’s always some form of debate or difference in that, from yourself [News & Star] or the radio, whatever it may be. Because the club’s bigger in terms of that support

“We’ve got to understand that, recognise that, but we also know who we are, which is great. We also know what we need to do, which is great, and we’re really looking forward to Saturday’s opponent.

“Winning’s imperative with our sport, it helps everybody feel better; that three-point feeling is something I’ve talked about many a time.

“It even makes the ladies washing the kit feel happier, it makes journalists happier, it makes a manager very happy. And of course the players that have played well or had an individual outcome in that.

“It all ties into doing more positive, subliminally. We’re really looking forward to playing a very good opponent on Saturday. We’ve got to make sure we’ve got some vigour about us to do that.”