RADCLIFFE Boro take on Premiership opposition tonight in the President's Cup when Alfreton visit Stainton Park with a place in the semi-finals at stake.

Manager Kevin Glendon has a full squad to choose from with the exception of John Ryan, who is still a couple of weeks away from full fitness.

With Jason Ashley available after a three-match ban and Graham Haddon now fit, Glendon could make changes from the side that trounced Workington 5-1 at the weekend.

"It is a pleasant distraction from the pressures of the league and I might have a little dabble, but there won't be much of a change, certainly not up front. We have a big squad and the cup allows me to try players who haven't figured lately," said Glendon.

"Although Alfreton are struggling in the Premiership and have just lost their manager they always make it difficult for us. We have had some tight battles in the past but home advantage could just tip it in our favour."

There will be a mid-afternoon inspection of the Stainton Park pitch and spectators can ring the ground on 0161-724-8346. ATHERTON Collieries take on Bootle at Alder House tonight hoping to build on Saturday's win over Clitheroe.

The return of central defenders Andy Pendlebury and Steve Dixon after suspension and injury helped tighten a leaky defence against Clitheroe and manager Steve Walton had no hesistation in naming an unchanged side for tonight's game.

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