WHEN Mickey Wallace was placed on the transfer list by Leigh RMI during the close season, he could have shrugged his shoulders with an air of que sera, que sera.

But instead, he decided to prove manager Steve Waywell wrong by buckling down, being an ever-present at training, turning in impressive performances and his attitude has been rewarded by being taken off the list.

He will take his place on the left side of midfield tomorrow when RMI entertain struggling Whitby but competition is increasing again with Waywell on the trail of Altrincham's Richard Harris.

It is doubtful that Harris will figure tomorrow but striker Brian Ross could make a surprise return as Neil Matthews is struggling with a back problem. Eddie Turkington will revert to a central defensive role if Dave Ridings passes a late fitness test.

Radcliffe Boro travel to high-flying Lincoln United who sit second behind leaders Burscough. Boro have played a game less and are two places behind.

With keeper Steve Berryman unavailable manager Kevin Glendon has signed Danny Bryant from Eastwood Town to cover. Striker Paul Mullin returns tomorrow leaving David Bean the only outfield absentee with a troublesome ankle ligament injury.

Atherton LR manager Steve Plant is keen to dispel rumours of malcontent in the Crilly Park camp. "Despite the fact that things have been going badly for us results-wise," he says," morale in the dressing room really could not be higher."

New signing from Congleton Town, goalkeeper Mark Winstanley is set to make his debut in tomorrow's game at Kidsgrove Athletic. Midfielder James Finnegan and sweeper Barry Cotterill miss. Chris Smith and centre back Stuart Williams face fitness tests.

Ramsbottom United host Glossop North End with full back Danny Goodall looking certain to return after injury.

Little has been wrong on the playing side with Daisy Hill's form in the opening seven Division Two games according to manager Jimmy Hulton but results have certainly been disappointing. "I'm certainly happy with the attitude and the way we've been performing," he says. Daisy are at home to Colne.

Atherton Colls face a real tough first Qualifying Round hurdle in the FA Vase tomorrow at home to Northumbrian side Shildon. There is that extra incentive for the Alder House outfit of big local rivals LR awaiting in the second Qualifier Round.

Full back Anthony Smith is unavailable as his transfer release from LR failed to beat the registration deadline for the competition. Midfielder Colin Lomas also misses through suspension. Into Lord's squad come strikers Alan Shawcross and Justin Hughes with Gary Andrews facing a fitness test.

Rivington play Manchester Premier League high-flyers Monton in the first round of the LAL Whitbread Cup at Hilton Estate, Horwich, tomorrow, ko 2.30pm.

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