Post by slush on Apr 20, 2008 7:07:18 GMT
Match Preview
HPL Premier Division
Eastenders v Beverley Town
Sat 19 April - Low Farm - Kick-Off: 2.00pm
Easington begin their four-match end-of-season run-in in the Humber Premier League tomorrow when high-flying Beverley Town are the visitors to Low Farm.
And once again, injuries and absences mean that Manager Mack is set to field a very inexperienced side, allowing several players to build on the performance they put in against Reckitts.
In all, seven teenagers are named in the squad, of which four are likely to start, along with 20-year-old Adam Metcalf in another youthful Easington line-up.
Andy Graham returns from suspension to add a bit of experience although this is offset by the loss of Stuart Campbell who begins a 35-day ban of his own. Similarly Jamie Cousins’ return to the squad is offset by the unavailability of Steve Harrod.
The teenagers in a 15-man squad are Chris Frost, James Mee, James Robinson, Paul Morrow, Anthony Barnett, Jamie Cousins and Luke Smith, although the latter’s inclusion depends on his recovery from a recent ankle injury.
While the experience of football at this level is proving invaluable to some of those named above, Mack knows it’s a far from ideal scenario “having to bang so many of the kids in together”. But again his hands have been tied by non-availability of more experienced personnel. Among those players who the boss thought might have had a chance of figuring tomorrow, new signing Craig Lenham remains absent due to work commitments, while both JP Johnson and Luke Jeffery remain sidelined with injury and Ollie Musgrove is still under doctor’s orders to rest.
Graham’s return looks likely to see Danny Medforth switch to right back with Paul Morrow dropping at left back for the suspended Campbell. Barnett may well be in line for his full HPL debut on the left of midfield with Adam Metcalf and Jamie Cousins vying for selection on the right. Chris Frost is restored to his favoured striking role alongside fellow youngster Mee.
Without a win in six matches, the Eastenders are in desperate need of a lift – not only to revive a flagging league position but also ahead of their defence of the South Holderness Cup, which is due to begin in the coming weeks. Recent results have seen Easington drop to tenth place in the HPL, their lowest standing for four years. A repeat of recent league score lines against Beverley at the Farm would therefore provide a real tonic – the Beavers have not won in six previous HPL visits to Low Farm, picking up just two solitary points in the process.
However, the visitors arrive on the back of a thumping 6-1 midweek win over Hessle Rangers, a result that strengthened their bid for a top three finish. They have already tasted victory at Low Farm this season, courtesy of the 2-1 win in the ERCFA Senior Cup.
Tomorrow’s match is being kindly sponsored by Middlegate (Europe) Ltd.
Squad: K Appleyard, D Medforth, P Morrow, D Potts, T Hunt, A Graham, A Metcalf, N Rutter, C Frost, J Mee, A Barnett, J Cousins, J Robinson, L Smith, D Mackay-Dundas
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South Holderness Cup Round 1
Casuals v Paull Wanderers
Sat 19 April - Low Farm - Kick-Off: 2.00pm
The Eastenders Casuals make their first entry into the South Holderness Cup tomorrow when they entertain ER Amateur League side Paull Wanderers in the first round on “The Pitch Across The Ditch”.
Chairman Clubley is having to delay naming his final 14-man squad due to the absence of several regulars. Ricky Biglin and Brett Fisk are both on holiday while Will Ineson is working.
The winners of tomorrow’s tie face Hedon Rangers Reserves at home in round two.
Squad: To be confirmed
HPL Premier Division
Eastenders v Beverley Town
Sat 19 April - Low Farm - Kick-Off: 2.00pm
Easington begin their four-match end-of-season run-in in the Humber Premier League tomorrow when high-flying Beverley Town are the visitors to Low Farm.
And once again, injuries and absences mean that Manager Mack is set to field a very inexperienced side, allowing several players to build on the performance they put in against Reckitts.
In all, seven teenagers are named in the squad, of which four are likely to start, along with 20-year-old Adam Metcalf in another youthful Easington line-up.
Andy Graham returns from suspension to add a bit of experience although this is offset by the loss of Stuart Campbell who begins a 35-day ban of his own. Similarly Jamie Cousins’ return to the squad is offset by the unavailability of Steve Harrod.
The teenagers in a 15-man squad are Chris Frost, James Mee, James Robinson, Paul Morrow, Anthony Barnett, Jamie Cousins and Luke Smith, although the latter’s inclusion depends on his recovery from a recent ankle injury.
While the experience of football at this level is proving invaluable to some of those named above, Mack knows it’s a far from ideal scenario “having to bang so many of the kids in together”. But again his hands have been tied by non-availability of more experienced personnel. Among those players who the boss thought might have had a chance of figuring tomorrow, new signing Craig Lenham remains absent due to work commitments, while both JP Johnson and Luke Jeffery remain sidelined with injury and Ollie Musgrove is still under doctor’s orders to rest.
Graham’s return looks likely to see Danny Medforth switch to right back with Paul Morrow dropping at left back for the suspended Campbell. Barnett may well be in line for his full HPL debut on the left of midfield with Adam Metcalf and Jamie Cousins vying for selection on the right. Chris Frost is restored to his favoured striking role alongside fellow youngster Mee.
Without a win in six matches, the Eastenders are in desperate need of a lift – not only to revive a flagging league position but also ahead of their defence of the South Holderness Cup, which is due to begin in the coming weeks. Recent results have seen Easington drop to tenth place in the HPL, their lowest standing for four years. A repeat of recent league score lines against Beverley at the Farm would therefore provide a real tonic – the Beavers have not won in six previous HPL visits to Low Farm, picking up just two solitary points in the process.
However, the visitors arrive on the back of a thumping 6-1 midweek win over Hessle Rangers, a result that strengthened their bid for a top three finish. They have already tasted victory at Low Farm this season, courtesy of the 2-1 win in the ERCFA Senior Cup.
Tomorrow’s match is being kindly sponsored by Middlegate (Europe) Ltd.
Squad: K Appleyard, D Medforth, P Morrow, D Potts, T Hunt, A Graham, A Metcalf, N Rutter, C Frost, J Mee, A Barnett, J Cousins, J Robinson, L Smith, D Mackay-Dundas
Match Preview
South Holderness Cup Round 1
Casuals v Paull Wanderers
Sat 19 April - Low Farm - Kick-Off: 2.00pm
The Eastenders Casuals make their first entry into the South Holderness Cup tomorrow when they entertain ER Amateur League side Paull Wanderers in the first round on “The Pitch Across The Ditch”.
Chairman Clubley is having to delay naming his final 14-man squad due to the absence of several regulars. Ricky Biglin and Brett Fisk are both on holiday while Will Ineson is working.
The winners of tomorrow’s tie face Hedon Rangers Reserves at home in round two.
Squad: To be confirmed