diff --git a/fabfile.py b/fabfile.py
index 8bcff1c2..595a0903 100644
--- a/fabfile.py
+++ b/fabfile.py
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ def collectstatic():
 
 
 def deploy(branch=None):
+    role = env.roles[0]
     if  env.roledefs[role]['branch'] !='develop':
         fetch()
         install_requirements()