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Conference Press Release
10
January 2002
Below is
the weekly Press Release from the Conference League
barnet
Barnet travel to Fisher Athletic in the third round of
the FA Umbro Trophy with a number of players back in the
squad. Mark Gower returns after he was rested for the 2-0
LDV Vans Trophy semi-final defeat to Cambridge, whilst
Mark Taylor also makes a comeback to the first-team
squad.
boston united
Boston travel to Northwich Victoria on Saturday for the
FA Umbro Trophy third round, but all eyes are on the
promotion campaign. Striker Daryl Clare said: “It’s
going really well and there’s every chance we’ll
get promotion. But Dagenham will be favourites because
they’ve been up there the last few seasons.”
chester city
Mark Wright gets his chance to make an impact at Chester
when he takes control for the FA Umbro Trophy match
against Stourport. After the 2-1 home defeat to Northwich
Victoria in midweek, Wright told the Chester Evening
Leader: “There’s got to be at least five
players who have to come in now. ”
dagenham & redbridge
Dagenham & Redbridge have a full squad to choose from
for their FA Umbro Trophy third round match at home to
Eastbourne Borough. Midfielder Tim Cole is available,
while veteran striker Ken Charlery returns for Garry Hill’s
side after suffering from a cold.
doncaster rovers
Doncaster’s board of directors have terminated the
contracts of chief executive Joe Hoggins and manager
Steve Wignall because of severe financial difficulties.
Rovers, who take on local team Harrogate Town in the FA
Umbro Trophy third round, are in 10th position in the
Nationwide Conference.
dover athletic
New Dover boss Neville Southall takes his team to
Stevenage in the FA Umbro Trophy third round. Southall
will definitely be without the suspended Jimmy Strouts,
but he will be hoping that experienced striker Keith
Scott recovers from a slight knock he sustained last
weekend.
farnborough town
Farnborough have no injury worries ahead of Saturday’s
FA Umbro Trophy match at home to Carshalton Athletic.
Manager Graham Westley has even made four players
available for loan recently, including Tim O’Shea
and Mark Harper, because of the healthy state of Town’s
squad.
forest green rovers
Forest Green Rovers face a tricky FA Umbro Trophy tie as
they take on Ryman Premier Division side Aldershot Town
on Sunday. Aldershot currently lie fourth in their
division and recently took Bristol Rovers to a replay in
the FA Cup first round, losing by a single goal.
hayes
Hayes travel to fellow Nationwide Conference side Margate
for the third round of the FA Umbro Trophy on Saturday.
Terry Brown will be without Matthew Gray, Mark Molesley
and Dominic Sterling who are all suspended for the match.
Margate won 1-0 when the teams met in the Conference in
October.
hereford united
Hereford will be without the suspended Scott Goodwin when
they visit Chesham in the third round of the FA Umbro
Trophy. Goodwin starts his two-match ban for a red card
against Stalybridge, but coach Phil Robinson is hoping
that Ian Rodgerson will return after injury.
leigh rmi
Leigh RMI manager Steve Waywell has outlined the
importance of Saturday’s FA Umbro Trophy third round
match against Emley. A lack of games recently have
reduced the club’s income, and Waywell said: “Although
I view the league as more important, the game against
Emley is also vital to the club.”
margate
Margate boss Chris Kinnear has a full-strength squad to
choose from for the visit of Hayes in the third round of
the FA Umbro Trophy on Saturday. Following last weekend’s
morale-boosting 2-1 victory over Farnborough, Kinnear can
name an unchanged team for the clash.
morecambe
Morecambe manager Jim Harvey has only one player missing
for the FA Umbro Trophy tie against Kings Lynn.
Experienced defender Andy Fensome is suspended for the
visit of the Dr Martens Premier League side, who will be
hoping to equal last season’s achievement of
reaching the fourth round.
northwich victoria
Northwich Victoria boss Jimmy Quinn is confident his team
can secure their place in the Conference long before the
end of the campaign. Quinn, whose team face high-flying
Boston in the FA Umbro Trophy on Saturday, said: “We
can’t stop worrying until we’ve got the right
amount of points, but we’re heading in the right
direction.”
nuneaton borough
Nuneaton take on Stalybridge in the third round of the FA
Umbro Trophy but manager Steve Burr will be without at
least one player. Marc McGregor, a 23-year-old striker,
is definitely out through injury, whilst Dave Crowley is
doubtful and will undergo a late fitness test.
scarborough
Scarborough boss Russell Slade has four players out for
the third round FA Umbro Trophy match against Hednesford.
Borough take on the Dr Martens Premier Division side
without Adam Jewell (injured), Danny Brunton (injured),
Marcus Jones (ill) and Mark Patterson (suspended).
southport
Southport club captain Martin Clark is out of the FA
Umbro Trophy third round match at home to Gresley due to
a one-match sus-pension. Apart from Clark’s absence,
Southport should be at full strength as both Simon Parke
and Lee Elam are expected to be fit after suffering
slight knocks..
stalybridge celtic
Stalybridge have a full-strength squad available when
they face Nuneaton in the FA Umbro Trophy third round.
Manager Paul Futcher has no injuries or suspensions to
contend with, and is hoping his side can record their
first victory since November 10, 2001 against Steve Burr’s
men.
stevenage borough
Stevenage should have a full-strength squad to pick from
when they take on fellow Conference team Dover in the FA
Umbro Trophy third round. Manager Paul Fairclough will
have late fitness tests carried out on defenders John
Dreyer and Robin Trott, but both players should be okay.
telford united
Telford United boss Jake King has warned his players not
to underestimate Saturday’s FA Umbro Trophy
opponents Ilkeston Town. King said: “It goes without
saying that there won’t be any room for complacency
at Ilkeston. But we’re confident enough without
being complacent.”
woking
Woking boss Geoff Chapple comes up against former club
Kingstonian in the FA Umbro Trophy third round. Chapple
has a full squad to choose from other than the suspended
Barry Moore, and will be hoping to beat the team that was
relegated from the Conference last season.
yeovil town
Yeovil Town have announced that 21-year-old striker James
Bent has joined Dr Martens Western League side Chippenham
Town for a nominal fee. Yeovil boss Gary Johnson said:
“James has gone to a club where he will be playing
first-team football week in, week out.”
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