STAN Ternent insists Burnley's financial plight will not distract him from plotting Gillingham's FA Cup downfall.

The Clarets are fully primed for tomorrow's crucial fourth round tie, which could throw the club a financial lifeline.

And Ternent claimed the only pressure the players are feeling in the present crisis is ensuring they are one of the last 16 teams in the hat for Monday's draw.

He said: "Cup week is a special week and the players have prepared well for it.

"We're all aware of the initiatives set up this week, but I can't let my mind wander from the job at hand.

"There is no more or less pressure on the players. We've just got to go out there and win the game.

"We've trained well, we are towards the end of our preparations and if luck is on our side and we are fortunate enough go through, hopefully someone pulls Burnley out of the hat against a big club."

The Clarets are at almost back to full strength for the crucial clash, with only Paul Weller missing through hamstring trouble.

In stark contrast, the Gills have serious problems, with fourth choice keeper Bertrand Bossu set to start following injuries and the fact on-loan Birmingham stopper Nico Vaesen is cup tied.

New signing from Wimbledon, Patrick Agyemang is also cup-tied, while former Burnley defender Ian Cox looks set to miss out on his first trip back to Turf Moor with an ankle problem.

And completing a gloomy picture for the visitors, fellow striker Mamady Sidibe has linked up with Mali for the African Nations Cup.

Yet Ternent is under no illusions of the task still facing the Clarets tomorrow.

"It will be a tough game for us," he insisted. "Gillingham are a resilient side under Andy Hessenthaler and in the past they've had some sensational results at Turf Moor, so we'll have to be at our best.

"But we have home advantage and we haven't had that for a long time, so we have to make the most of it.

"Wins bring you confidence. We haven't lost a game this year and if we're at our best and have that little bit of luck, we will take a bit of beating."

Ternent accepts that unless the Clarets progress much further, he is unlikely to see any money gleaned from this year's competition to strengthen his squad for a relegation dog-fight.

But he urged supporters to turn out in force tomorrow to swell the gate and hopefully become a 12th man that could tip the scales Burnley's way.

Ternent said: "We got some money for getting through the last round and we've got a home draw that we have to make the most of.

"If we go above £2m from the money earned then perhaps I might get something, but the most important thing is the club, not me.

"We are in a relegation fight, the side is miles too thin and because of the injuries and suspensions we have problems.

"I am frustrated, but that is just how things are. I can either choose to do this or not and I choose to do it and see the club through it.

"Hopefully there will be some light at the end of the tunnel and we'll come out at the other end and then will be the time for me to make a decision.

"In the meantime, I've heard that the fans are rallying around, which is marvellous. I know it's costing me £1,000, but I'm happy to do that if it helps."