The final will be a treat for the players and supporters

Hervin, 32, praised the Chippenham faithful who have followed the Bluebirds all around the country all season, from Salisbury to Kings Lynn in Norfolk and even Merthyr Tydfil in Wales.

He said: "It is great to be playing Swindon especaially if it's at the County Ground and it is nice treat for the fans.

"It is the same final as last year and I am looking forward to it, I'm sure everyone else at the club is as well."

The shot stopper is serious about winning the Wiltshire Premier Shield even though other teams appear to use the competition as a training exercise. In last year's final Swindon fielded a team of youth and reserve players.

"Other teams see this competition as a chance to give players a run out and don't take it very seriously.

"Some teams don't want to risk players in case they get injured but I would rather be playing in a match than have a training session on a Tuesday night.

"We are taking this seriously and are aiming to defend the shield we won last year."

Even Salisbury fielded a weakened side as they made six changes from the team that beat Ryman Premier League leaders Yeading 2-1 on Saturday.

But Hervin thought the game was played in high spirits and was well contested.

"This was a derby match and both teams wanted to beat each other.

"We are fortunate not to pick up any injuries."

Bristol defender Sam Jones made just his third start for the Bluebirds this season and Hervin thinks he should be on the pitch more often.

"He has been unfortunate to be left out so much this season.

"He is of a good pedigree and considering he has not play much football for Bristol Rovers, or us, he did extremely well.

"He needs to be ready when his chance comes, if through injury or any other reason."

Chippenham face Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday in a top of the table clash and Hervin now has his sights set on the Southern Premier League.

"Our priority is the league now, we must put the final out of our minds until April."