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Whitby Town facing tough test at Northwich
WHITBY Town make their first-ever trip to Northwich Victoria on Saturday for what has become 'Non League Day' around the country.
With England playing Bulgaria on Friday evening, there are no games in the Premier League or Championship this weekend, so supporters of the big boys are encouraged to follow their local club.
For this match only, the recently-built Victoria Park will admit season-ticket holders at English League clubs can get in for 5, with under 14s accompanying them, let in for just 1.
The Blues will give a late fitness test to goalkeeper Nick Liversedge who missed Monday's draw with Frickley due to a hand injury.
Manager Harry Dunn, who believes this season's Northern Premier League will be "the toughest for a long long time", will make a decision to start with Liversedge or veteran David Campbell - 17 years his senior- on the afternoon of the game.
Three players, Jamie Owens (dislocated toes), Kevin Burgess (calf) and Ibrahim Hassan (knee), are carrying knocks, but all are expected to recover in time to appear.
Defender Ashley Lyth, who missed both Bank Holiday games with a groin injury, may play some part after joining in Monday's warm-up.
The Vics began this season with successive victories over Retford, Bradford Park Avenue and Hucknall that have catapulted them into fourth spot.
In contrast, Town have just a single victory with Dunn believing his team are "not gelling".
The Blues' boss added: "We havent quite reached the level we should be playing at for the players we have.
"At the end of the day, I think we should've done better, the players know they should've done better and it's up to us to put it right."
Dunn denied a lack of fitness after just four pre-season friendlies was to blame, adding Town were one of the few clubs in the league to kick-off with a fully-fit squad.
That's a squad which may be added to with the manager "hopeful something will be done" in time for Saturday's trip.
Admission charges at the 5,000 capacity, 1,800-seat stadium are as follows: 12 - Adults (Seated), 10 (Standing); 10 - Concessions (Seated), 8 (standing); 5 - Students/Youth (12-16), 2 - Under 12. Kick-off is 3.00pm.
Whitby host West Yorkshire rivals Ossett Town on Wednesday evening from 7.45pm. Phil Sharpe's men are currently one of just two clubs who remain unbeaten in the division.
The other is Ashton United, who were close to collapse during the summer, after losing a five-figure claim for liability from an opposing player injured in a tackle.
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Saturday 26 May 2012
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