31/1/06 - Worcester chase third away win in row

From the archive, first published Tuesday 31st Jan 2006.

ANDY Preece is poised to tweak his side in Greater Manchester tonight as Worcester City aim for a third consecutive Nationwide North away win (7.45).

Following back-to-back triumphs at Gainsborough and Hinckley, City travel up the M6 to mid-table Stalybridge Celtic with renewed confidence.

But player-manager Preece must contend with bumps and bruises to several of his players, which may force a re-shuffle. Nick Colley (knee), Adam Webster (ankle) and Tom Warmer (foot) are all still carrying slight knocks.

Midfielder Colley did not figure on Saturday in the 1-1 draw against Workington, but the 31-year-old may win a recall if Preece reverts to a two-man frontline.

Preece said: "There are a few players carrying niggles and we just have to see how they feel.

"Nick has had a bit of a problem and Webby is struggling with his ankle, although he's playing thr-ough."

Worcester were forced to settle for a draw with Workington at St George's Lane, but that solitary point pushed the club further away from relegation danger.

Victory in Tameside could see a further climb of three places up the table, although City will re-quire a strong defence to curtail free-scoring Celtic.

Stalybridge have netted 27 goals in 11 home league games this season and thumped Leigh RMI for six before their surprise 2-1 reverse at Worksop three days ago.

Preece added: "We wanted to take three points from Workington, because anything we get at Stalybridge is a bonus."

Covers were placed over the Celtic pitch overnight and there are slight concerns that the game may be called off because of frost.

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