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Conference Press Release
29
March 2002
Below is
the weekly Press Release from the Conference League
barnet
Barnet manager Peter Shreeves is expected to make a
couple of changes to his side for the game against
Boston. Danny Brown is fit again having recovered from
injury. Midfielder Stuart Niven is likely to earn a
starting berth as Shreeves prepares for two games in four
days.
boston
united
Boston manager Steve Evans has several injury problems to
contend with as the Nationwide Conference leaders prepare
to face Barnet. Peter Costello and Mickey Brown are
struggling with calf and back injuries respectively,
while leading goalscorer Daryl Clare is doubtful with a
toe infection.
chester
city
Chester manager Mark Wright is waiting on the fitness of
two players before naming his side to face Doncaster.
Shaun Carey (groin) and Chris Tate (knee) are doubtful
after sustaining injuries in the 1-0 defeat at Hereford.
The midweek loss was Chester’s first in nine league
games.
dagenham
& redbridge
Dagenham boss Garry Hill has drafted veteran goalkeeper
Neville Southall into his squad as he looks to rekindle
his side’s fal-tering promotion hopes. The Daggers
have picked up only one point from their last three games
and Hill is hoping the experience of the Everton legend
will have a beneficial effect.
doncaster
rovers
Doncaster will be without striker Justin Jackson for the
game with Chester as he is suspended after being sent off
in the 3-1 defeat at Woking. Long-term absentee Kevin
McIntyre remains on the sidelines but boss Dave Penney is
hopeful the rest of his squad will be fit. Jamie Paterson
and James Kelly are doubts.
dover
athletic
New Dover boss Clive Walker admitted that spirits are
high among the squad - despite their position at the
bottom of the table. After Monday’s 0-0 draw with
Margate, he said: “Morale is good, considering all
the problems we’ve had this season, and our aim is
to get as many points on the board as possible.”
farnborough
town
Farnborough manager Graham Westley is expected to stick
with an unchanged squad for the trip to Hayes. He is
unlikely to make many changes to the starting line-up
after two resounding victories - beating Stevenage 6-1
and Hereford 4-2. Gary Patterson is ruled out with a knee
injury and Miguel De Souza is still suspended.
forest
green rovers
Forest Green will give a late fitness test to goalkeeper
Steve Perrin before the game against Telford. Perrin has
a side problem but is hopeful he will be able to play.
Manager Nigel Spink is keen for his side to bounce back
to form after the midweek defeat at Stalybridge, their
third on the trot.
hayes
Hayes are boosted by the news Steve Daly will be fit to
face Farnborough. The defender was doubtful after having
four stitches in an eye wound. However, caretaker
managers Willy Wordsworth and Mick Gerrity will again be
without Matt Gray and David Warner, out for the rest of
the season with knee injuries.
hereford
united
Hereford goalkeeper Stuart Jones has been ruled out of
the clash at Scarborough. Jones sustained a hip injury
during the 1-0 home victory over Chester on Tuesday
night. He limped out of the action after just 12 minutes
and was replaced by Matt Baker, who now comes into the
starting line-up.
leigh rmi
Leigh boss Steve Waywell is expected to make just one
addition to the squad that beat Dagenham for the trip to
Woking. Midfielder Steve Thompson is likely to be fit
again after an ankle injury. Neil Fisher (swollen knee)
and Tony Black (knee ligaments) are not expected to play
while Dino Maamria is banned.
margate
Margate boss Chris Kinnear will be without goalkeeper
Charlie Mitten for the trip to Northwich. The in-form
Kent side are looking to extend their unbeaten league run
to five matches, but will have to do without their
regular number one who is suspended. Midfielder Nick
Roddis (hamstring) is doubtful.
morecambe
Morecambe manager Jim Harvey has no new injury worries to
contend with ahead of the home date with Stevenage.
However, his options are still limited by the absence of
four players — Stewart Drummond (ankle), Lee Colkin
(cartilage operation), Robbie Talbot and Michael
Stringfellow (ankle and foot).
northwich
victoria
New loan signing Andy Porter goes straight into Northwich’s
squad for the visit of Margate. The former Port Vale
midfielder has joined the club from Conference rivals
Chester. Midfielder Val Owen is ruled by a three-match
suspension, otherwise boss Jimmy Quinn has no other
selection worries.
nuneaton
borough
Nuneaton boss Steve Burr is hoping Dave Crowley and
Maurice Harkin are passed fit to play against Dagenham.
Midfielder Crowley has a thigh injury while forward
Harkin is struggling with a hamstring problem. Burr said:
“It is a big game for us and a must-win game for
Dagenham who have slipped a bit in recent weeks.”
scarborough
Scarborough midfielder Mark Patterson is available again
for the Nationwide Conference clash against Hereford at
the McCain Stadium. Patterson is back from suspension
following his dismissal in the 2-0 defeat against
Morecambe, but Darren Stamp is banned after accumulating
five bookings.
southport
Southport boss Phil Wilson, who has targeted a top-six
finish, is hoping his side can end their “decent”
season on a high. The Sandgrounders face a tough game on
Easter Monday when they tackle Conference leaders Boston
United at home. Wilson’s side have not won in their
last four games.
stalybridge
celtic
Anthony Shandran and Phil Trainer go straight into
Conference strugglers Stalybridge’s squad for their
daunting trip to high-flying Yeovil. The pair have signed
on loan from Burnley and Crewe respectively while Dave
Walsh has moved from Rochdale to sign schoolboy forms at
Bower Fold.
stevenage
borough
Stevenage manager Wayne Turner welcomes new signings Liam
George, Richard Howell and Sean Evers into his squad for
the trip to Morecambe. However, there are doubts over
Paul Sturgess (knee) and Louis Riddle (ankle). Long-term
absentee John Dreyer remains on the sidelines with an
ankle injury.
telford
united
Telford manager Jake King currently has only 13 available
players for the trip to Forest Green. Mark Quayle and
Mark Albrighton are both suspended and Steve Palmer could
be out for the season after damaging knee ligaments. But
Jake Edwards may return to the bench after a spell out
with a groin strain.
woking
Woking boss Geoff Chapple is sweating on the fitness of
Geoff Pitcher for his side’s home encounter with
Leigh RMI. The 26-year-old midfielder sustained a dead
leg in the 1-0 defeat to Hayes and is rated 50-50. But
midfielder Scott Steele is ruled out of the clash because
of a pelvic problem.
yeovil
town
Yeovil boss Gary Johnson will include Nigerian
international Francis Kumbur in his squad for the visit
of Stalybridge. The 23-year-old striker, who has been
plying his trade in the Far East, holds British
citizenship and has already agreed terms with the
Glovers.
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