Arter: We can't even think about Wigan yet

7:00am Saturday 12th January 2013 in Latest Sport Photograph of the Author By Ian Wadley

TALISMANIC midfielder Harry Arter has warned Cherries they will be punished by the rampant Robins if their minds drift to the FA Cup.

Arter is set to start when Swindon Town visit Dean Court this afternoon for a potentially mouthwatering League One showdown (3pm).

The clash comes days ahead of Cherries’ eagerly anticipated FA Cup third round replay with Wigan in front of a sell-out home crowd.

But lucky charm Arter, who has yet to lose a league game this season, insists Cherries cannot afford to take their eyes off the ball.

“As you have seen in their past four games, they punished teams if they were not at it,” the 23-year-old told the Daily Echo.

“We have to make sure we have a good start. Training has been good this week and the lads have been on it.

“We are are looking forward to the Wigan game and to test yourself against Premier League teams is what everyone here wants to do but, first and foremost, we need to take care of our bread and butter. That is the league, so that is the most important thing.”

Cherries are 17 matches unbeaten but Paolo Di Canio’s promotion contenders have hit 16 goals without reply in four successive league wins.

Arter believes Cherries are ready to prove they are a team transformed since the 4-0 thumping they suffered at the County Ground in September.

He added: “I wasn’t at that game and I didn’t see it, but I saw the highlights and they battered us, so we owe them one.

“We are in a lot better shape and we are playing a lot better, so I am sure they will see a different team.”

Comments(10)

afcbtintin says...
8:24am Sat 12 Jan 13

Harry, the expert on keeping calm and considered !"

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TedMacsCherryPants says...
9:05am Sat 12 Jan 13

afcbtintin wrote:
Harry, the expert on keeping calm and considered !"
Why are you getting on his back ahead of the most importany game of the season?

Quite right Harry Wigan is another day, arguably not as important and we need to focus only on dealing with Swindon.

Shame about the wet conditions out there but still looking forward to a big match for both teams.
UTC!!!

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Square Old Codger says...
9:31am Sat 12 Jan 13

The Cup is a bit of fun, we all enjoy it, particularly when a top Club is beaten. Today is the real business and the more important game - I think that it will be close, neither side will want to lose and a draw likely, but the conditions will be tough, rain and a strong East wind forecast and it could be down to luck, let's hope that we are the fortunate ones today.

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bigfatsteve says...
10:32am Sat 12 Jan 13

I don't think Harry Arter will ever play football with a calm and considered approach and I don't think the majority of Cherries fans would want him to. His strengths are that he plays with a passion, that sees him chasing and wearing down opposition players, he is always looking to receive the ball and is always aware of where is team mates are. Some of the passes he plays would have commentators gushing, if he was premiership player. They're not going to come off every time and he's going to pick up more yellow cards than most because he is a ball winner. Yeah! we all now he's let himself down in the past by getting gobby with the ref, but he's shown a maturity lately where he has walked away. Your alright by me Harry, don't change the way you play. As you rightly say today is all about concentrating on Swindon and another three points. A fourth rond tie with Macclesfield will be a bonus.

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TedMacsCherryPants says...
10:41am Sat 12 Jan 13

....though I must admit who was in the refs face when last weeks penalty was being disputed??!!

Play up 'arry and give 'em hell today!!!

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bobsworthforever says...
11:11am Sat 12 Jan 13

Well ive had to think about Wigan had to pitch up for hour and half to get tickets hope Grabbans back for Tuesday night should have had a flu jab,Hope theirs not more to this than meets the eye.

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Rebel_phish says...
12:49pm Sat 12 Jan 13

Should be a close match, with both teams going for it.

but I think the Town will edge it 0-3

WAPRAWA

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jakeysredd says...
9:11pm Sat 12 Jan 13

TedMacsCherryPants wrote:
afcbtintin wrote:
Harry, the expert on keeping calm and considered !"
Why are you getting on his back ahead of the most importany game of the season?

Quite right Harry Wigan is another day, arguably not as important and we need to focus only on dealing with Swindon.

Shame about the wet conditions out there but still looking forward to a big match for both teams.
UTC!!!
Another great performance from Harry, great goal and work rate, he kept calm again and could hardly walk when subbed thanks to his 100% effort, what more do some people want, we have only lost games when Harry hasnt been in the side this season

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Justin Otherfan says...
9:21am Sun 13 Jan 13

jakeysredd wrote:
TedMacsCherryPants wrote:
afcbtintin wrote:
Harry, the expert on keeping calm and considered !"
Why are you getting on his back ahead of the most importany game of the season?

Quite right Harry Wigan is another day, arguably not as important and we need to focus only on dealing with Swindon.

Shame about the wet conditions out there but still looking forward to a big match for both teams.
UTC!!!
Another great performance from Harry, great goal and work rate, he kept calm again and could hardly walk when subbed thanks to his 100% effort, what more do some people want, we have only lost games when Harry hasnt been in the side this season
Spot on! Arter has been fantastic and has managed to avoid unnecessary bookings. He still has the passion and gives 100%, he just seems to stay out of bother. I know there has been a lot of talk about players performances improving since EH arrived and I think there is no better example than Harry. He has been transformed and deserves his place on the team sheet.

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abc100 says...
10:40am Sun 13 Jan 13

Justin Otherfan wrote:
jakeysredd wrote:
TedMacsCherryPants wrote:
afcbtintin wrote:
Harry, the expert on keeping calm and considered !"
Why are you getting on his back ahead of the most importany game of the season?

Quite right Harry Wigan is another day, arguably not as important and we need to focus only on dealing with Swindon.

Shame about the wet conditions out there but still looking forward to a big match for both teams.
UTC!!!
Another great performance from Harry, great goal and work rate, he kept calm again and could hardly walk when subbed thanks to his 100% effort, what more do some people want, we have only lost games when Harry hasnt been in the side this season
Spot on! Arter has been fantastic and has managed to avoid unnecessary bookings. He still has the passion and gives 100%, he just seems to stay out of bother. I know there has been a lot of talk about players performances improving since EH arrived and I think there is no better example than Harry. He has been transformed and deserves his place on the team sheet.
He is fantastic, I don't want him to change at all except for keeping it shut, was talking to a couple of Swindon fans after the game and they were raving about him

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