DEREK Adams insists there is no added pressure on City tonight because of their winless run.

The Bantams take on Colchester at Valley Parade in the first of two home games in the space of four days.

It offers a chance to get back on track in the league but Adams, who will be joined in the dug-out by new performance coach Andy Kiwomya, does not sense any extra weight on their shoulders.

“Pressure is in every game, this one is no different,” said the City boss. “Every team is under pressure every time they play.

“I don’t think there’s a game or competition you go into when you’re not under pressure. It comes as soon as the whistle goes.”

Colchester have not won away for three months but will try to play on any nerves on and off the pitch as the Bantams chase their first victory since October 23.

Adams added: “We all know that when sides come to Valley Parade, the first thing they talk about is to quieten the crowd and get them to turn on their team.

“That’s always been the case at every big ground you go to. When you go away, you want the crowd to get on top of their own team and the manager.

“You sit in, don’t allow them to get any shots, try to get in behind and score that first goal. These are all the things that go on in the psychology of managers before games.

“Colchester’s manager will be no different. He’ll be telling them to get the home supporters turned quite quickly.”

Adams will be eyeing another fast start from City as they did at St James Park – but this time converting the chances that continue to go begging.

“We started really well against Exeter. We controlled the first 45 minutes and really looked like we would go on and win the match.

“We have started on the front foot and taken advantage in our last game.”

The eight-day break since that outing allowed the squad to recharge the batteries over a free weekend. But they face a quick turnaround with Sutton’s first-ever Valley Parade visit on Saturday.

None of the current injuries are expected to be back in time, which leaves the Bantams chief with a limited squad for now.

Adams added: “When you’re an athlete, you’re asked to repeat. Look at tennis players – they are able to repeat every single day at a high level.

“Football players are no different. I’ve spoken about it before but as a professional player, you have to be able to get to the same standard game in, game out.

“Tennis players are playing sometimes five sets and they don’t get a chance to recover and be ready. They have to repeat the same workload as they did two days before.”

Kiwomya, who held the same role at Huddersfield as well as conditioning roles at other clubs, was involved in his first training session yesterday.

Adams will be hoping his arrival can help to reduce the number of hamstring injuries that continue to hamper City's season.