Monday 23rd July 2012 Preview

While the discussion rages about how to satisfactorily complete the league, four Wayne Tarbard Memorial Trophy ties take place this evening – one outstanding in the First Round and three in the Second Round. There are also two rearranged league games as well. Kick-off time for all games is 7-15 pm.

WAYNE TARBARD MEMORIAL TROPHY Second Round
Biggin v Bradley
Doveridge v Osmaston
Kirk Langley v George & Dragon

WAYNE TARBARD MEMORIAL TROPHY First Round
Brassington v The Bridge

RE-ARRANGED LEAGUE MATCHES
Coach Rangers v Red Lion
Rose & Crown v FC Hulland

The outstanding First Round tie sees Brassington host The Bridge at Onslow Farm. It should be a close game between the sides in fourth and sixth place in the table though The Bridge do have five games in hand and trail Brassington by four points. The winners will visit Coach Rangers in the Second Round.

Two sides have the opportunity to bounce back from losing League Cup Semi Finals last Wednesday. Biggin host the side that beat them 5-1, Bradley, at Drury Lane while Doveridge entertain Osmaston. I saw Osmaston beat Wheel 9-1 in the First Round and their performance impressed me. Last but not least, Kirk Langley face George & Dragon at the G. B. Barrington Playing Field. Kirk Langley, ninth in the table with 16 points from 12 games, are two places and seven points better off than their visitors.

In the league, Coach Rangers will move above both Brassington and Doveridge into third position if they beat Red Lion this evening. Red & Crown face FC Hulland at Boylestone knowing they will draw level with leaders Bradley with a victory.