UNIBOND LEAGUE DIVISION 1 - ATHERTON LR go into FA Trophy action tomorrow with one of the top attractions of the first round draw - big spending Chorley the visitors to Crilly Park.

Brian Ross, the England semi pro international striker will be in the visitor's squad, while LR's ex Bury star Andy Feeley played a full game in the defeat at Ashton United on Monday evening after injury and left back Mark Stewart has returned from holiday.

Club secretary Steve Hartle summed up feelings in the Atherton camp: "I think we'll get a result but it's a draw I fancy for us. We're not as comfortable at home as we are away and I wouldn't be surprised if we have to go up to their place for a replay."

RADCLIFFE BORO entertain a relatively unknown quantity at Stainton Road with Redditch United of the Beazer Homes League the visitors.

Boro manager Kevin Glendon will be looking for his side to start converting some of the many chances created in recent games to reverse a worrying losing trend. Top striker Ian Lunt returns to the side after missing the last two games through injury and that could be the answer to boro's problems.

In the North West Counties second division, DAISY HILL manager Jimmy Hulton summed up the strength of feeling for tomorrow's exciting home clash with neighbours ATHERTON COLLS when he said: "Forget United versus City, this is the big derby game in the North West tomorrow!"

In relative terms, it certainly is as several players in each camp have at one time been involved with the other outfit, even Mr Hulton himself was once on the management staff at Colls!

Daisy go into the game on the back of the side's best performance - and win - of the season, Tuesday's cracking 4-1 triumph at Blackpool Mechanics in the League Challenge Cup first round replay.

Daisy are hoping that midfielder Gareth Webster will have shaken off a troublesome calf strain in time to make his debut for the club.

ATHERTON COLLS management pairing Steve Walton and Ian Lamb go into the derby game with virtually a fully fit squad to chose from. Only midfielder Anthony Timmons will be missing with his long term knee injury.

RAMSBOTTOM UNITED face a tough away trip to Maghull with manager Ken Bridge looking for his side to bounce back from last weekend's 1-3 home defeat by Division Two leaders Vauxhall GM.

Ex Stockport County, Bury and Wigan Athletic striker Steve Johnson looks likely to face a three week lay off after pulling a hamstring.

LEIGH RMI are away to Bridgnorth Town tomorrow in the FA Trophy. but returning to the squad will be Mel Imoh, Martin Hulme and new signings, defenders Mel Burke and Ian Lees. from Bacup Boro.

Tomorrow's Fixtures for Saturday 14th October

Saturday 14th October FA "Umbro" Trophy 1st Qualifying Round Atherton LR v Chorley; Bridgenorth Town v Leigh RMI; Radcliffe Boro v Reddith Utd. NWCL Division 2 Daisy Hill v Atherton Colls. Manchester League (all 2.30pm kos) Premier Division Rochdale Sacred Heart v Little Hulton Utd; Wythenshawe Arms v Atherton Town. Division 1 - Ashton Athletic v Breightmet Utd; Hollinwood v Pennington. West Lancs League Division 1 Blackrod Town v Lancs Constab. Dalton Utd v Eagley; Fulwood Arms v Turton. Division 2 Lansil v Tempest Utd.

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