JACK Giddens wants to help East Thurrock United to climb off the foot of the National League South table by claiming a derby win over Chelmsford City.

The Clarets, who are only outside of the play-off places on goal difference, will make the short trip to Rookery Hill tomorrow.

And Giddens believes Rocks are not getting the rub of the green at the moment.

“The games are coming thick and fast so we need to start picking up some points,” said Giddens.

“We need a bit of luck because all of the boys are trying as hard as they can. It’s definitely not a case of the players not giving their all.

“We’re trying hard to get the results, but they just haven’t been coming for us and we’re not where we want to be in the table.

“It’s a bit of luck that we’re missing at the moment and we’re not a million miles away because we’re only being beaten by the odd goal.

“In the FA Trophy defeat to Salisbury, we hit the crossbar and the post in the same attack. If that was against us, the second attempt would have gone in.

“We need the football gods to be on our side and give us a bit of luck.

“Hopefully that will come this weekend because it would be great to win the derby.”

East Thurrock’s confidence has been boosted after a 5-0 victory over Southend Manor allowed John Coventry’s side to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Essex Senior Cup, where they will travel to Bowers & Pitsea.

But Giddens believes the crowd could play a key role if Rocks are to record back-to-back wins for the first time this season.

The goalkeeper, who joined from National League South rivals Billericay Town in the summer, added: “I’m sure Chelmsford will be bringing a few fans with them to Rookery Hill, so it would be nice to see our fans come and get behind us.

“There are so many points available during the festive period and a good run of results could see us climb the table and away from danger.

“I think the fans could play a big role and helping us get out of the position we’re in at the moment.

“These are the types of games I want to play in and I have always preferred playing in the winter, as a goalkeeper, because the pitch is rock hard in the summer.

“Chelmsford will be full of confidence, but we are confident that we can get a positive result as well.”