"IT'S a tie we can win," says Radcliffe Boro manager Kevin Glendon before tomorrow's FA Cup third qualifying round trip to Unibond Premier Division outfit Marine.
"We've got talented lads in our team and there is no reason to be doing anything else other than look forward to it with confidence. They lost to Burscough 5-3 last Saturday and drew 1-1 in midweek with Hyde whilst we have put some good wins together recently. We're going for it there's no doubt about that."
Only midfielder Scott Wilson misses for Boro with recent injury victims Neil Hardy, Mark Dempsey and keeper Danny Hurst all fully fit and back in contention.
A win at home for Ramsbottom United against struggling Nantwich Town would have Ken Bridge's side breathing hard down the necks of the leading pack of four in the North West Counties League Division One listing. Striker David Yorke-Robinson could be set for a return after having stitches removed from a knee injury.
Victory for Atherton Colls at home to Rossendale Utd will move Alan Lord's side into the top ten in the division.
Daisy Hill are at home to third in the Division Two table Padiham in the Worthington Challenge Trophy Preliminary Round whilst Atherton LR travel to third from bottom Oldham Town. LR manager Steve Plant faces having to find a new goalkeeper after veteran Andy Hills announced his shock decision to hang up his gloves last week. Plant must look in house for a replacement for the cup game as all players used must have been signed on for seven days minimum. Colin Davies is out through suspension but Mike Rhead returns after completing his enforced absence period. Local clubs look
for Shield success LOCAL amateur football teams take part in LFA Quality Insulations Amateur Challenge Shield round one ties tomorrow.
West Lancs League Premier Division Blackrod Town entertain Manchester League Division One table toppers Breightmet United, Atherton Town face a tough home tie against LAL Premier Division Highfield Utd, Eagley are at home to Colne Utd, Turton to Leigh League Church Inn and Tempest United are away at Wigan League Standish St Wilfs. All ties kick off at 2.15pm with extra time and penalties to be played where necessary.
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