Clarke is hopeful of City return
By Adam Summers

Thursday 16th September 2010

MANAGER Ian Hutchinson is hopeful that Sam Clarke will be fit to face Zamaretto Premier Division leaders Cambridge City on Saturday.

Clarke had to be withdrawn during last weekend’s FA Cup victory at Taunton, due to a back injury.

Although keen to have the defender at his disposal, Terras’ boss Hutchinson insists he will not risk causing further damage to the former Portland United man.

He said: “Sam’s injury is not as bad as first feared. The problem is in the lumbar region of his back and hopefully he’ll be available for Saturday.

“We’ll continue to assess him as the week goes on and if there is any doubt then we will leave him out. But hopefully he should be okay.”

Meanwhile, serving members of the Armed Forces will gain free entry for Saturday’s clash at the Bob Lucas Stadium (3pm).

They will also be able to enjoy a buffet and refreshments from 1pm, while at half-time a bucket collection will be held to raise money for Combat Stress, which provides support for ex-service personnel suffering from psychological injuries and mental health problems.

The initiatives are all part of the club’s ‘Forces Day’.

Commercial manager Geoff Claridge said: “This is the club’s way of saying thank you to the Armed Forces. Hopefully we will see a lot of serving men and women take up our invitation and it would also be great to raise as much money as we can for Combat Stress, which is a very worthy cause.

“No prior arrangements need to be made and all serving personnel need to do is come and see us at the club’s main reception on the day.”

* Weymouth Reserves beat Bridport 3-0 in a friendly at St Mary’s Field on Tuesday night.