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Team news: Speight still 50/50

Posted on: Thu 11 Mar 2010

Both Oliver Hotchkiss and Luke Jones are set to this miss out on Saturday's fixture with Tamworth.

Midfielder Hotchkiss is still out with a persistent ankle injury whilst centre half Luke Jones is expected to be sidelined for at least another fortnight after suffering ligament damage.

Jake Speight might be in contention for a place in the squad after undergoing a knee operation but David Holdsworth may opt to rest him for another week.

Speaking from the John Fretwell Sporting Complex this morning, David Holdsworth said that the squad were raring to go and do battle with the Lambs after scoring four goals against Salisbury last week. He asked the fans to show the same impressive level of support that the team enjoyed last weekend and singled out winger Louis Briscoe, who set up two of last weekend's goals, to have another lively game.

"We are looking to recreate those chances and the players have a sping in their step," he said.

"But last week is gone and I've got a lot of respect for Gary Mills (Tamworth boss). They have developed a good squad down there.

"We have to be enthusiastic and I want that singing section in the West Stand in full voice. Come Saturday I want everyone to raise their voices and cheer the lads on.

"Midfield is an area we have to address as they have some talented players there, but, if Louis Briscoe plays like he did last week then we will be difficult to play against."

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The Gaffer also called on the Football League to state its position on Kettering who are currently in fifth place but do not satisfy the entry criteria of ownership or a lease of at least 10 years on their ground Rockingham Road should they qualify for the play offs. With their potential fate unknown, there are still question marks over how the end-of-season play offs will operate and whether, perhaps, the sixth place club would take the Northamptonshire club's place instead.  

He added "The Football League need to clarify this as a number of clubs are asking that question. We need to know as in the next few weeks there will be alot of nerves and it would be alot better if people knew about it."

Finally, with the West Stand due to be renamed after legendary former manager Ian Greaves prior to kick off this weekend, the current boss was full of praise for the idea and said that it was a fitting gesture to commemorate his memory and the achievement of leading us to Wembley for the only time in our history.   

"First and foremost it's a wonderful gesture and a very fitting gesture. It will be a wonderful occasion for his family and the fans to celebrate a great man."

 

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