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February 2004
ACCRINGTON
STANLEY
Right-back Peter Cavanagh returns from suspension for
Accrington's trip to Farnborough but Robbie Williams and
Steve Hollis start two-match bans. Ged Brannan will be
out for a couple of weeks with a thigh strain, while
fellow midfielder Andy Procter is touch-and-go after
taking a knock to his knee.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Paul Mullin 74
Shots on target Paul Mullin 49
Shots off target Paul Mullin 25
Assists Rory Prendergast 10
Crosses Rory Prendergast 151
Offsides Lutel James 46
Fouls Paul Mullin 59
Free-kicks won Lutel James 62
ALDERSHOT
Club secretary Andy Morgan admits Aldershot's FA Trophy
quarter-final tie against Exeter has brought a great
sense of expectation and excitement to the town.
"The atmosphere round here is buzzing," Morgan
said. "It's definitely one of the biggest games of
the season- it's massive for both clubs."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Tim Sills 75
Shots on target Tim Sills 45
Shots off target Tim Sills 30
Assists Tim Sills 5
Crosses Dean Hooper 59
Offsides Roscoe D'Sane 33
Fouls Roscoe D'Sane 41
Free-kicks won Tim Sills 63
BARNET
Manager Martin Allen has a fully-fit squad to choose from
for Barnet's home clash with Tamworth. Defensive duo
Danny Maddix and Matt Redmile and forward Liam Hatch all
return from suspension. Allen said: "I think for the
first time since I've been here I have a squad of players
who are fully fit."
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Giuliano Grazioli 61
Shots on target Giuliano Grazioli 43
Shots off target Ben Strevens 21
Assists Ian Hendon 7
Crosses Mark Williams 50
Offsides Giuliano Grazioli 63
Fouls Danny Maddix 71
Free-kicks won Mark Williams 59
BURTON ALBION
Nigel Clough will be without four key players as Burton
return to Eton Park to entertain Forest Green after five
games on the road. Veteran defender Steve Chettle (back),
Ian Wright (calf) and midfielder Darren Stride (groin)
are all sidelined. Forward Andy White is serving a
one-game suspension.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Robert Talbot 49
Shots on target Robert Talbot 26
Shots off target Darren Stride 25
Assists Dale Anderson 6
Crosses Aaron Webster 53
Offsides Robert Talbot 30
Fouls Darren Stride 37
Free-kicks won Dale Anderson 40
CHESTER CITY
Chester are likely to field an unchanged side for the
trip to Woking after winning their last three league
games to cement their place at the top of the table. Loan
signing Danny Williams, who has expressed his desire to
move permanently, impressed on his debut last week in the
2-1 home victory over Dagenham.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Darryn Stamp 75
Shots on target Daryl Clare 46
Shots off target Darryn Stamp 30
Assists Kevin McIntyre 14
Crosses Kevin McIntyre 93
Offsides Daryl Clare 42
Fouls Darryn Stamp 65
Free-kicks won Paul Carden 48
DAGENHAM & REDBRIDGE
Dagenham manager Garry Hill will welcome back Chris Piper
for the visit of high-flying Hereford. The midfielder
returns to the side after sitting out last week's game
against Chester through suspension. Lenny Piper, the
older brother of Chris, is also available having returned
from a loan spell at Margate.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Mark Bentley 41
Shots on target Mark Bentley 29
Shots off target Mark Bentley 12
Assists Paul Bruce 4
Crosses Tarkan Mustafa 57
Offsides Leon Braithwaite 17
Fouls Ashley Vickers 52
Free-kicks won Mark Bentley 34
EXETER
Director of football Steve Perryman believes victory in
this weekend's quarter-final clash with Aldershot could
see Exeter not only lift the FA Trophy but also give them
future success. "Your first piece of silverware
gives you confidence and gives you that vital belief that
you can go and win other trophies," he said.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Sean Devine 67
Shots on target Sean Devine 43
Shots off target Sean Devine 24
Assists Steve Flack 7
Crosses James Coppinger 48
Offsides Steve Flack 39
Fouls Steve Flack 82
Free-kicks won Steve Flack 47
FARNBOROUGH
Boss Vic Searle will be forced to make changes for
Farnborough's clash with Accrington. Ali Chaaban is
struggling with flu, striker DouDou has returned to QPR
and defender Marc Thompson's contract has been
terminated. Richard Hodgson is doubtful with a shin
injury but Paul Harkness is expected to return in attack.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Richard Hodgson 40
Shots on target Richard Hodgson 20
Shots off target Richard Hodgson 20
Assists Richard Hodgson 9
Crosses Richard Hodgson 67
Offsides Richard Hodgson 15
Fouls Sacha Opinel 45
Free-kicks won Sacha Opinel 49
FOREST GREEN
Striker Neil Grayson is out of Forest Green's trip to
Burton as he struggles to overcome a hamstring injury
sustained in the FA Trophy loss at Dover. Defender Kevin
Langan, who fractured his jaw and eye socket in the same
game, may not play again this season. Midfielder Martin
Foster should recover from flu.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Neil Grayson 42
Shots on target Neil Grayson 23
Shots off target Neil Grayson 19
Assists Neil Grayson 7
Crosses Damon Searle 52
Offsides Neil Grayson 22
Fouls Martin Foster 44
Free-kicks won Neil Grayson 79
GRAVESEND & NORTHFLEET
Steve Perkins (calf) and Andy Drury (lower back) are
doubtful for the visit of Morecambe. The pair are rated
50-50 to start, with loan midfielder Moussa Sidibe ready
to step in for his full debut. Loan striker Roy Essandoh,
who scored twice at Forest Green last week, will make his
last appearance for the club. THEFLEET
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Rob Haworth 38
Shots on target Rob Haworth 18
Shots off target Steve Perkins 23
Assists Ben Walshe 6
Crosses Ben Walshe 26
Offsides Rob Haworth 48
Fouls Rob Haworth 55
Free-kicks won Rob Haworth 39
HALIFAX TOWN
Halifax boss Chris Wilder has asked the club to make more
money available so he can strengthen the squad ahead of
next season. The Shaymen have struggled with a young team
this year and Wilder is keen to add experience. "I
know what positions I want to strengthen, but it costs
money," he said.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Ryan Mallon 34
Shots on target Lewis Killeen 21
Shots off target Ryan Mallon 15
Assists Lee Elam 4
Crosses Ryan Mallon 53
Offsides Lewis Killeen 23
Fouls Christian Lee 47
Free-kicks won Christian Lee 47
HEREFORD UNITED
Hereford add new signing Scott Willis to their squad for
the trip to Dagenham. The midfielder has joined the Bulls
on a month's loan from Lincoln and should prove the ideal
replacement for Ben Smith, who is out for the foreseeable
future with a dislocated shoulder. Simon Travis (ankle)
is also a major doubt.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Stephen Guinan 69
Shots on target Stephen Guinan 42
Shots off target Ben Smith 28
Assists Daniel Williams 8
Crosses Paul Parry 86
Offsides Stephen Guinan 34
Fouls Ben Smith 38
Free-kicks won Stephen Guinan 47
LEIGH RMI
Struggling Leigh welcome 20-goal top-scorer David McNiven
back into their squad to face Margate at Hilton Park.
Striker McNiven, like defender Martin Lancaster, returns
after serv-ing a one-match ban for being booked five
times. But manager Phil Starbuck's options are still
limited by suspensions, with Carl Rezai, Wayne Maden and
Warren Peyton
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots David McNiven 52
Shots on target David McNiven 36
Shots off target David McNiven 16
Assists Neil Robinson 4
Crosses Warren Peyton 58
Offsides David McNiven 49
Fouls David McNiven 55
Free-kicks won David McNiven 65
MARGATE
Captain Graham Porter returns to Margate's defence for
the trip to Leigh. The 29-year-old will replace Sam
Sodje, who was dismissed for two bookable offences in the
1-0 win over Telford. Midfielder Jay Saunders came
through that game unscathed and is likely to start again.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Emmanuel Omoyinmi 31
Shots on target Emmanuel Omoyinmi 19
Shots off target Jay Saunders 16
Assists Adrian Clarke 6
Crosses Adrian Clarke 32
Offsides Che Stadhart 25
Fouls John Keister 53
Free-kicks won Sam Sodje 57
MORECAMBE
Morecambe will be boosted by the return of defender Shaun
Garnett for the trip to Gravesend. Without Garnett, who
has had a calf strain, the Shrimps defence leaked three
goals within 37 minutes against Barnet. Chris Blackburn
made his debut as a second-half substitute against the
Bees and could be drafted into the starting line-up.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Gary Thompson 47
Shots on target Danny Carlton 24
Shots off target Gary Thompson 24
Assists Gary Thompson 6
Crosses Dean Howell 67
Offsides Danny Carlton 40
Fouls Danny Carlton 52
Free-kicks won Gary Thompson 70
NORTHWICH VICTORIA
Northwich have received a financial boost with the sale
of Chris Blackburn, Colin Potts and Nicky Young to
Morecambe, Stalybridge and Marine respectively.
Goalkeeper Andy Woods has also attracted interest from
Conference leaders Chester, although manager Shaun Teale
has turned down offers for defensive duo Phil Brazier and
Kieran Charnock.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Jonny Allan 28
Shots on target Jonny Allan 16
Shots off target Mark Devlin 14
Assists Chris Ward 3
Crosses Steve Garvey 57
Offsides Christopher Thompson 27
Fouls Mark Foran 37
Free-kicks won Mark Devlin 40
SCARBOROUGH
Manager Russell Slade faces a selection headache ahead of
Scarborough's home clash with Stevenage. Steve Capper
(fractured ribs), Steve Baker (hamstring), Jacques
Williams (ankle) and Karl Rose (foot) are all likely to
be missing, while Scott Kerr has a slight ankle knock.
Clint Marcelle returns to the squad after treatment for
diabetes.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Mark Quayle 52
Shots on target Mark Quayle 28
Shots off target Mark Quayle 24
Assists James Kelly 4
Crosses James Kelly 29
Offsides Mark Quayle 27
Fouls Scott Kerr 42
Free-kicks won Mark Hotte 46
SHREWSBURY
Striker Luke Rodgers has had a one-match sus-pension
confirmed after he was sent off during Shrewsbury's clash
with Scarborough on February 21. The 22-year-old, who has
scored 10 goals this season, is now set to miss the
Shrews' tele-vised match against Leigh RMI on March 8.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Luke Rodgers 69
Shots on target Luke Rodgers 29
Shots off target Luke Rodgers 40
Assists Luke Rodgers 4
Crosses Sam Aiston 53
Offsides Luke Rodgers 57
Fouls Sam Aiston 55
Free-kicks won Sam Aiston 54
STEVENAGE BOROUGH
Stevenage will be without midfielder Jon Brady for the
trip to Scarborough as he serves a one-match ban for
being booked five times this season. Mark Rogers, who was
on loan from Wycombe, is also unavailable as he has been
recalled by the Second Division club.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Anthony Elding 63
Shots on target Anthony Elding 35
Shots off target Anthony Elding 28
Assists Simon Wormull 9
Crosses Simon Travis 46
Offsides Anthony Elding 47
Fouls Nathan Bunce 47
Free-kicks won Anthony Elding 31
TAMWORTH
Defensive duo Adie Smith (hamstring) and Lee Ayres
(groin) face late fitness tests ahead of Tamworth's visit
to Barnet. But midfielders Marcus Ebdon and Mark Cooper
and for-ward Brian Quailey all came through last week's
game unscathed after returning from injury and remain in
the squad.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Mark Cooper 69
Shots on target Mark Cooper 40
Shots off target Mark Cooper 29
Assists Anthony Scully 2
Crosses Rob Warner 45
Offsides Scott Rickards 30
Fouls Mark Cooper 35
Free-kicks won Richard Follett 47
TELFORD
Telford fans have been told to expect a substantial
police presence when they travel to Shrewsbury for their
FA Trophy quarter-final clash on Saturday. Although Bucks
fans were praised for their behaviour when the two sides
met earlier in the season, there will still be around 100
officers on duty for the match.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Lee Mills 55
Shots on target Lee Mills 26
Shots off target Lee Mills 29
Assists Lee Mills 4
Crosses Matthew Clarke 46
Offsides Lee Mills 21
Fouls Lee Mills 34
Free-kicks won Lee Mills 43
WOKING
Defender Gary MacDonald returns to the fold for Woking as
they entertain league leaders Chester. New loan signing
Luke Oliver, a 6ft 7ins defender from Wycombe, may also
play a part. Raphael Nade is missing, though, as the
nine-goal striker was booked for the fifth time this
season in the last home game against Accrington.
PLAYER WITH THE MOST…
Shots Steve Ferguson 47
Shots on target Steve Ferguson 27
Shots off target Raphael Nade 23
Assists Ian Selley 6
Crosses Ian Selley 42
Offsides Amos Foyewa 34
Fouls Amos Foyewa 48
Free-kicks won Raphael Nade 47
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