Woking manager looks to draw on past experiences.
Woking v St Albans City
The FA Carlsberg Trophy
Third Round Qualifying
3pm, Saturday 21 November 2009
Kingfield Stadium, Woking FC
Winning clubs receive £4000
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When you've played alongside the likes of Alan Ball, Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer, it's not hard to inspire your players ahead of a huge cup game.
That's the view of Graham Baker, the former Southampton and Manchester City midfielder, who now manages Conference South club Woking.
His side host St Albans City in The FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying on Saturday and, having been involved in many cup runs himself, Baker reckons there is no greater incentive to win than the prospect of playing at Wembley.
"I have been to Wembley and there's no greater motivation for my players than the chance to play and win at the new stadium," he said. "It's such a great way of making history for yourself, your team-mates and your club.
"As a player I've had the joy of beating bigger clubs but I also have been knocked out by smaller clubs - it's the joy of cup football and that route to the final."
Woking currently sit fourth in the Conference South, but were beaten last time out 1-0 by St Albans, who lie 16th in the league so the weekend clash provides a perfect opportunity for instant revenge, and in a competition Woking fans hold dear.
With three FA Trophy triumphs, Woking are the joint most successful club in the history of the competition. The last time they won the competition was in 1997, and Baker is determined to reproduce the club's past glories.
"It's a great part of the club's past and it's something I'm aware of and have great respect for," he explained. "The first step is to concentrate on beating St Albans and the players will have to step up their efforts because it wasn't good enough last time."
The Surrey-based side were recently knocked out of The FA Cup in a narrow 1-0 defeat at Swindon, and Harry Arter, a product of Charlton's academy, has attracted plenty of praise for his performances and been linked with a move into the Football League.
"Harry is only 19 and has looked great at times but he's only one of many who are playing well and still has plenty of work to do," Baker added.
