Rossiter has previously warned his team not to underestimate Lakeside

Swindon Robins manager Alun Rossiter believes his riders should be proud of their achievements this season regardless of how their play-off goes.

Rossiter's side travels to Lakeside on Monday in the Elite League semi-finals as they bid to reach the final for the second year in a row.

In pre-season, the Wiltshire club were not seen as one of the favourites to do well but still finished third.

"Whatever happens this year has been a successful season," said Rossiter.

Swindon are the only team to have won at the Essex track this term and the boss is confident in repeating that success.

"We've got a great chance. Everybody keeps saying we won't do it but I can see an upset on the cards.

"We were written off by all the so-called pundits."

The winners of the semi will take on either Poole or Ipswich in the final.