HUW GRIFFITHS is using money to motivate his battle-weary Cefn Druids heading into tomorrow’s home clash with Carmarthen.

Druids have been on the go for approaching two years after their Europa League exploits prevented a prolonged break last summer.

But with victory over Carmarthen enough to wrap up a ninth-placed finish, Griffiths is hoping for one final push from his players.

“We want to finish above Carmarthen and a win will do that,” said Griffiths. “Finishing ahead of Carmarthen is worth an extra £1,200 to us and we can use that as motivation.

“It’s a game we want to win because it’s like last week heading into the Aberystwyth game where we had beaten them three times already. We’ve beaten Carmarthen three times out of three and we are looking to make that four.

“It’s difficult to beat teams four times though. Carmarthen will be determined to stop losing to us again and it’s easier for them to adapt to what we’ve tried to do in the past meetings.

“We’ve got to play our game and hopefully we can get the result we want to wrap up ninth place.”

Despite their record against the Old Gold this season, which included a 4-0 victory at The Rock, Griffiths isn’t expecting an easy ride from Neil Smothers’ visitors.

“Carmarthen can beat anyone on their day,” said Griffiths. “They struggle a little bit against teams that play a bit more football, but you can’t let them get on top or bully you.

“If they get on top of you they can dominate a game and Neil has done a good job since replacing Mark Aizlewood.

“It’s easy to be confident when you’ve beaten someone three times in a season, but Carmarthen will be wanting to show that they are better than the previous results suggest.”

Jordan Evans is set to miss the clash through injury, although Alec Mudimu could return after a back problem.

There’s a huge game in the race for seventh spot - and the final play-off place - as Cardiff Met host Aberystwyth tomorrow.

Met hold the advantage as they lead Aberystwyth by a point with two games to go, the Archers’ boss Christian Edwards declaring: “It’s a huge game.

“Aberystwyth dropping points (at Druids) was favourable for us, but it’s the old adage of taking each game as it comes.”

There’s also a potentially decisive clash in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon as Llanelli host Llandudno tomorrow.

General manager Wayne Stephens admits the quality of the top-flight caught Llanelli by surprise.

He said: “It’s been a really tough season, on and off the field of play.

“The standard is really high. There is a massive difference between the Welsh League and Cymru Alliance and the Welsh Premier. We recognise that now and everybody else should.”