Terras wait for thumbs up from
duo
By Adam Summers
Friday 24th September 2010
IAN Hutchinson is still awaiting confirmation that new-signings
Courtney Pitt and Rob Wolleaston will be available to play
in tomorrow’s FA Cup second qualifying round tie at Swindon
Supermarine (3pm).
The ex-Cambridge United duo impressed on their debuts in
last Saturday’s defeat against Cambridge City and the
Weymouth boss is hopeful that “at least one of them”
will make the trip to the Webbs Wood Stadium.
Hutchinson said: “I am still waiting for confirmation
from the two new boys. Hopefully we will have at least one
of them but it is something we are still working on.
“If neither of them can make it then we will just have
to crack on but fingers crossed they will be available as
they give us that extra bit of quality, which we saw last
Saturday against Cambridge.
“As for other team news, Sam Clarke is still a doubt
with his back problem while Sam Charles is away and unavailable.
Simon Radcliffe is the other one out at the moment.
“He has started to pick up on his fitness work but is
still undergoing treatment on his foot and ankle.”
The Marine are unbeaten in their last seven games while Weymouth
have lost three out of their last four but in knockout competitions,
particularly the FA Cup, the form book is often thrown out
the window.
The two teams played out a goalless league draw on August
19 and following last weekend’s positive performance
against the Zamaretto Premier Division leaders, who were completely
flattered by their 3-0 victory at the Bob Lucas Stadium, Hutchinson
is optimistic about his side’s chances.
He added: “It is a chance to earn the club a few more
pennies and keep building on what we are trying to achieve.
If we play like we did last Saturday then we will stand half
a chance but we are well aware it is going to be a tough game.
“Supermarine have not lost in their last seven games
so we will be going into it as underdogs but that is not always
a bad thing. All we can do is go there and give a good account
of ourselves, and hopefully that will be enough to gain us
a place in the next round.”
Swindon lie 10th in the table and have three ex-Terras in
their ranks in midfielders Chris Allen and Jamie Gosling,
and assistant manager Tom Jones.
Victory for Weymouth will see their FA Cup winnings rise
from £3,000 to £4,500. A draw will see a replay
take place at the Bob Lucas Stadium next Tuesday or Thursday.
Meanwhile, ex-Fulham striker Barry Hayles has turned down
moves to Weymouth and Chesham United in favour of a one-month
non-contract deal at Truro City.
Terras (from): Manley, Carroll, Oldring, Gerring, Clarke,
Mawer, Tribe, Halloran, Wolleaston, McGuinness, Groves, Magookin,
King, Joseph-Dubois, Byerley, Pitt, Emati-Emati, Whyton.
* A travel club coach will leave the Bob Lucas Stadium for
Swindon Supermarine at 9.30am tomorrow morning.
Any fans wishing to reserve a seat are advised to email georgerolls@btinternet.com
or visit the club’s main office.
Prices are £15 for adult members, £18 for adult
non-members, £7.50 for child members, and £10
for child non-members.
