Ashley Williams says Swansea City's shock 5-1 thrashing at Blackpool on Tuesday will be used as motivation for the visit of Roy Keane's Ipswich.The Swans went into the game with the Championship's best defence, but it was ripped apart as they slumped to their heaviest loss of the season.
It gave their play-off hopes a knock after the defeat but they remain seven points ahead of the chasing pack.
"It was a bit of an eye-opener for us and a kick up the backside," he said.
"It's just a bit of motivation we can use going forward."
Swansea had only conceded 26 goals all season before Tuesday's trip to Bloomfield Road.
It was the first time the Swans have lost by a four-goal margin since the 4-0 defeat at Reading in September 2008.
And Blackpool were also the last team to put more than five goals past them, when they won 6-3 at the Liberty Stadium in May 2007.
"I think a lot of teams have struggled at some point throughout the season but we've been consistent apart from the start we had," said Williams.
"I think it was a game that everything went well for them and nothing went for us.
"We've played so many games and a lot of players have played in most of those games and it was quite tough for us, and I think all that just came together in one night.
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"The good thing for us coming off Tuesday night, is we're playing at home [on Saturday] and we want to give the fans something to cheer about, especially the ones who went up there the other night.
"We need a good convincing win and hopefully we will get that and bring a bit more confidence."
Swansea are fifth in the Championship, two places and seven points ahead of the chasing pack.
But they have only won once in the last six games, and have looked tired of late.
But Williams is happy that Swansea's destiny is in their own hands, starting with Ipswich who are eight points above the drop-zone.
"We need to concentrate on ourselves," said the Wales international. "We are in a position where it is down to us.
"There's no point in worrying about it. It's in our own hands and we just need to get out there and play some good stuff."
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport