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December 2002
BARNET
Barnet goalkeeper Danny Naisbitt will be available for
the derby game with Dagenham & Redbridge even though
he was sent off near the end in the Bees' 0-0 draw at
leaders Yeovil. It was a terrific result for Barnet, who
beat the Daggers 2-1 at home on Boxing Day and will aim
for more of the same.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Junior Agogo 83,
Shots on target Junior Agogo 42,
Shots off target Junior Agogo 41,
Assists Mark Gower 9,
Crosses Mark Gower 86,
Offsides Junior Agogo 41,
Fouls Ben Strevens 42,
Free-kicks won Ben Strevens 47
BURTON ALBION
Burton have released Jason Kavanagh, although the Brewers
have the option of recalling the defender if he is needed
over the busy New Year period. Kavanagh has joined
Northern Counties East League side Mickleover Sports, but
the deal is open-ended and he could still play for Burton
in upcoming games.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Christian Moore 47,
Shots on target Christian Moore 33,
Shots off target Christian Moore 14,
Assists Christian Moore 4,
Crosses Aaron Webster 43,
Offsides Christian Moore 36,
Fouls Darren Stride 29,
Free-kicks won Christian Moore 58
CHESTER
Chester go into the New Year programme on the heels of
leaders Yeovil and will be hoping for a better result in
the return fixture with Northwich after a 1-1 draw, but
they are expect-ed to be without defender Scott Guyett,
who suffered a blow to the head against Telford.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Ryan Sugden 49,
Shots on target Ryan Sugden 28,
Shots off target Ryan Sugden 21,
Assists Kevin McIntyre 8,
Crosses Kevin McIntyre 89,
Offsides Michael Twiss 35,
Fouls Scott Guyett 45,
Free-kicks won Ryan Sugden 40
DAG & RED
Dagenham striker Mark Stein is in line to make his first
league start for almost two months when Garry Hill's men
clash with Barnet. The ex-Chelsea forward, who has scored
eight times this season, featured as a substitute against
Gravesend at the weekend and is fully fit after a neck
injury.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Steve West 43,
Shots on target Steve West 23,
Shots off target Steve West 20,
Assists Mark Janney 4,
Crosses Paul Terry 23,
Offsides Mark Stein 22,
Fouls Ashley Vickers 44,
Free-kicks won Junior McDougald 43
DONCASTER
The New Year fixture list gave Doncaster Rovers a plum
derby double against Yorkshire rivals Scarborough, and
they will be looking for more of the same after a 5-2
victory on the coast. Former Welsh Under-21 midfielder
Alan Morgan has left the club after failing to make the
hoped-for impact.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Paul Barnes 47,
Shots on target Paul Barnes 26,
Shots off target Paul Barnes 21,
Assists Justin Jackson 5,
Crosses Dean Barrick 58,
Offsides Paul Barnes 31,
Fouls Tim Ryan 44,
Free-kicks won Paul Barnes 56
FARNBOROUGH
Farnborough have a point to prove after run-ning up
against a rampant Stevenage Borough side under a new
caretaker manager, and emerging with a 5-0 mauling. They
play Darlington in the FA Cup next weekend and will want
a confidence-booster against Woking, whom they beat 5-0
on Boxing Day.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Lenny Piper 36,
Shots on target Ken Charlery 18,
Shots off target Dean Green 19,
Assists Lenny Piper 5,
Crosses Michael Warner 58,
Offsides Ken Charlery 28,
Fouls Ken Charlery 38,
Free-kicks won Justin Gregory 32
FOREST GREEN
Forest Green Rovers are in a position to do what many
might have thought was unthinkable - complete a fes-tive
period double over Yeovil Town. It's a big ask, but Colin
Addison's men are in great form and won 2-1 at home to
the lead-ers on Boxing Day. They play the return on
Wednesday.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Neil Grayson 46,
Shots on target Neil Grayson 28,
Shots off target Neil Grayson 18,
Assists Kayode Odejayi 4,
Crosses Martin Foster 52,
Offsides Kayode Odejayi 26,
Fouls Neil Grayson 45,
Free-kicks won Neil Grayson 55
GRAVESEND
Gravesend & Northfleet striker Che Stadhart will be
hoping to return to contention for the New Year's Day
game away to Margate. The former Hampton & Richmond
player sus-tained a back injury during the 1-1 draw with
Forest Green Rovers. Defender Aaron Barnett returns after
a three-match ban.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Jimmy Jackson 32,
Shots on target Che Stadhart 17,
Shots off target Jimmy Jackson 17,
Assists Jimmy Jackson 6,
Crosses Jimmy Jackson 34,
Offsides Che Stadhart 30,
Fouls Jimmy Strouts 45,
Free-kicks won Jimmy Jackson 34
HALIFAX
Halifax manager Chris Wilder is not getting carried away
by the thought that his side could make the play-offs in
their first season out of the Football League.
"Expectation levels have risen massively because of
results, but there's a long way to go," he warned
ahead of the clash with strugglers Leigh RMI.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Ryan Mallon 33,
Shots on target Ryan Mallon 21,
Shots off target Simon Parke 13,
Assists Craig Midgley 4,
Crosses Ian Fitzpatrick 49,
Offsides Simon Parke 19,
Fouls Ian Fitzpatrick 31,
Free-kicks won Ian Fitzpatrick 53
HEREFORD
Hereford will be looking to start another winning run
when Telford go to Edgar Street on New Year's Day after
their four-match streak was ended by Forest Green in a
1-1 draw at the weekend. Bulls boss Graham Turner may not
have the services of Robert Purdey, who was taken off
injured in the second half.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Paul Parry 46,
Shots on target Paul Parry 28,
Shots off target Michael Rose 21,
Assists Paul Parry 7,
Crosses Michael Rose 65,
Offsides Stephen Guinan 17,
Fouls Matthew Clarke 37,
Free-kicks won Stephen Guinan 38
KETTERING
Gez Murphy and Niall Inman are injury doubts for
Kettering's busy New Year schedule, which includes a
crunch clash with bottom club Stevenage. Both players
were substituted during the Poppies' 2-2 draw at Margate,
with Victor Asombang coming on for Murphy at half-time,
and Inman being replaced by Colin Edwards after 64
minutes.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Gez Murphy 30,
Shots on target Gez Murphy 15,
Shots off target Gez Murphy 15,
Assists Simon Parker 3,
Crosses Shaun Murray 33,
Offsides Gez Murphy 32,
Fouls Gez Murphy 44,
Free-kicks won Scott Goodwin 33
LEIGH
There's been only one talking point at Leigh RMI - the
sudden departure of long-serving manager Steve Waywell
for struggling UniBond League side Hyde United.
Meanwhile, there's a relegation battle to be won and a
tough trip to Halifax on New Year's Day for
recently-appointed assistant Mark Patterson and the
players.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Dino Maamria 58,
Shots on target Dino Maamria 30,
Shots off target Dino Maamria 28,
Assists Stuart Whittaker 4,
Crosses Stuart Whittaker 43,
Offsides Dino Maamria 28,
Fouls Dino Maamria 45,
Free-kicks won Dino Maamria 47
MARGATE
Margate will play their match against Gravesend on New
Year's Day at Hartsdown Park. The club have been playing
their home games at Dover's Crabble while redevelopment
has taken place on their own stadium. But the state of
Dover's pitch has meant Gate have made emergency
arrangements to play at Hartsdown.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Leon Braithwaite 32,
Shots on target Leon Braithwaite 15,
Shots off target Leon Braithwaite 17,
Assists Leon Braithwaite 4,
Crosses Paul Lamb 39,
Offsides Leon Braithwaite 27,
Fouls John Keister 51,
Free-kicks won Leon Braithwaite 46
MORECAMBE
Morecambe have added former Wales Under-21 utility player
Alan Morgan to their squad until the end of the season
after he was released by Doncaster. Striker Danny Carlton
will be hoping to step up his return to action after
appearing as a substi-tute against Halifax at the weekend
after a ban.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Stuart Drummond 54,
Shots on target Stuart Drummond 27,
Shots off target Stuart Drummond 26,
Assists Adriano Rigoglioso 6,
Crosses Lee Elam 44,
Offsides Wayne Curtis 21,
Fouls Adriano Rigoglioso 31,
Free-kicks won Stuart Drummond 48
NORTHWICH
Northwich welcome back Gregg Blundell for the difficult
clash with Chester at the Deva Stadium. The 13-goal
strik-er was forced to miss Saturday's stalemate with
Burton because of a one-match ban, but he will play
against City, who were held to a 1-1 draw when the teams
met on Boxing Day.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Gregg Blundell 44,
Shots on target Gregg Blundell 24,
Shots off target Gregg Blundell 20,
Assists Kevin Street 4,
Crosses Chris Royle 33,
Offsides Gregg Blundell 24,
Fouls Johnathan Allan 41,
Free-kicks won Johnathan Allan 39
NUNEATON
Nuneaton will have the services of goalkeeper Chris
MacKenzie at Burton on New Year's Day, although he was
sent off for a professional foul against Woking, but Andy
Thackeray was injured during the game and is doubtful.
Nuneaton conceded two goals in the last few minutes to
lose, and will hope for better luck.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Mark Quayle 55,
Shots on target Mark Quayle 35,
Shots off target Mark Quayle 20,
Assists Mark Quayle 4,
Crosses Andrew Ducros 28,
Offsides Mark Quayle 35,
Fouls Richard Lavery 41,
Free-kicks won Mark Quayle 29
SCARBOROUGH
Scarborough have pride as well as points to play for in
the return fixture against Yorkshire rivals Doncaster
Rovers after taking a 5-2 beating on Boxing Day. They
will hope to have Bimbo Fatokun available again, and boss
Russell Slade wants to "repay the fans by winning at
Belle Vue".
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Keith Scott 51,
Shots on target Keith Scott 33,
Shots off target Keith Scott 18,
Assists Anthony Ormerod 4,
Crosses Paul Sheppherd 57,
Offsides Keith Scott 34,
Fouls Keith Scott 80,
Free-kicks won Keith Scott 62
SOUTHPORT
Southport manager Phil Wilson will have Peter Thomson
back in his squad when the Conference club look for
revenge against Morecambe. Wilson's side were beaten 3-0
by the Shrimps on Boxing Day but striker Thomson is
available after serv-ing a one-match ban during
Saturday's 1-1 draw with Scarborough.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Peter Thomson 32,
Shots on target Peter Thomson 21,
Shots off target Steve Jones 14,
Assists Dean Howell 5,
Crosses Dean Howell 74,
Offsides Peter Thomson 50,
Fouls Peter Thomson 40,
Free-kicks won Mark Winstanley 41
STEVENAGE
Stevenage caretaker boss John Dreyer has warned the
club's players that they have much to do despite a 5-0
victory over Farnborough. Bottom-of-the-league Boro, who
have parted company with Wayne Turner, now face
Kettering. But Dreyer said: "Let's just keep our
feet on the ground after one win."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Jamie Campbell 28,
Shots on target Jamie Campbell 15,
Shots off target Simon Wormull 16,
Assists Simon Wormull 3,
Crosses Simon Travis 42,
Offsides Charlie MacDonald 19,
Fouls Jamie Campbell 33,
Free-kicks won Charlie MacDonald 30
TELFORD
Telford goalkeeper Paul Edwards could face a lengthy
spell on the sidelines after suffering a bad leg injury
during the 4-1 defeat at Chester on Saturday. Edwards
sustained the injury after just 24 minutes in a challenge
from City striker Daryl Clare and was taken to hospital.
Craig Jones deputised.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots David Brown 47,
Shots on target David Brown 33,
Shots off target David Brown 14,
Assists Paul Moore 4,
Crosses Gareth Hanmer 41,
Offsides David Brown 27,
Fouls Mark Foran 44,
Free-kicks won David Brown 45
WOKING
Topsy-turvy Woking will be looking for a bit more
con-sistency when they take on Farnborough and Forest
Green after winning three of their last five games and
taking a 5-0 beating in the others. Goalkeeper Shwan
Jalal is a doubt for the clash with Farnborough after
being injured on Saturday.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Warren Patmore 41,
Shots on target Ben Abbey 24,
Shots off target Warren Patmore 17,
Assists Jon Brady 3,
Crosses Jon Brady 67,
Offsides Ben Abbey 23,
Fouls Warren Patmore 43,
Free-kicks won Warren Patmore 47
YEOVIL
Leaders Yeovil Town go into 2003 without the services of
striker Carl Alford. The club report he left Huish Park
after the remainder of his contract was cancelled by
mutual agreement. Manager Gary Johnson paid tribute to
Alford and described him as someone who "played a
major part in our success last year".
PLAYER WITH THE MOST...
Shots Michael McIndoe 46,
Shots on target Abdoulai Demba 23,
Shots off target Michael McIndoe 26,
Assists Lee Johnson 7,
Crosses Michael McIndoe 96,
Offsides Michael McIndoe 15,
Fouls Adam Lockwood 37,
Free-kicks won Michael McIndoe 49
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