THE WHITE Tigers return to Treyew Road action on Saturday as we lock horns with Chelmsford City (kick-off 3.00pm).
Leigh Robinson’s side will be looking to end a run of five games without a win as we take on opposition who go into the game in fifth place in the table and with the play-offs very much in their sights.
Last weekend saw us concede a late goal to lose 3-2 at Dulwich Hamlet as we ended the game with just nine men following the dismissal of Michael Herve and Jamie Richards, who will both be suspended.
Meanwhile Jordan Copp will return from suspension and it is hoped that Ben Rowthorn will be back after a bout of glandular fever and both River Allen and Tyler Harvey will have shaken off recent injuries.
“It’ll be another tough test against opponents that sit within the leading pack,” said Robinson. “We are aware of the threats that they possess and we have worked hard in preparation to combat this and also impose our own game on proceedings and reach the standards that I know we are capable of.
“There were mixed feelings following last weekend’s game at Dulwich Hamlet. On the positive side, we showed some unbelievable fight to come back from 2-0 down with ten men, then nine men, but with so few players on the pitch gaps start to appear and so it was hard to see the game out and ultimately our hosts went on to nick a late winner.
“Undoubtedly the red cards cost us in the end and this added to the players that were missing through injury, suspension and illness made it a difficult day, albeit not disastrous as results around us went relatively well.”
We chalked up an impressive 2-0 victory at Chelmsford in November – one of only three home League defeats that they have suffered this term. On the road they have won seven of their 16 encounters.
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