Port Vale’s Marcus Harness hoping to step up in absence of injured Tom Pope
After an inconsistent spell during his loan at Port Vale, Marcus Harness is hoping that he can make an impact before the end of the season.
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Lambert backing Jack Butland for England
Stoke City manager Paul Lambert believes that goalkeeper Jack Butland is ready to assume the role as England’s first choice ahead of this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Speaking at his news conference before Monday’s meeting with Manchester City, the Scot gave his stopper the vote of confidence.
Pressure is off for Manchester City visit says Stoke City boss Lambert
Stoke City manager Paul Lambert believes that the pressure is off his side this weekend, as few people expect them to beat Premier League leaders Manchester City.
The Potters head into Monday evening’s game with only one defeat in six, against a team that Lambert has described as ‘one of the top sides in Europe’.
Busy weekend for non-league teams in Staffordshire after recent postponements
After snowfall last weekend meant that not a single non-league club in Staffordshire saw their match go ahead, an upturn in the forecast should bring better conditions this weekend.
Nantwich Town’s play-off hopes are all but over after a 2-0 defeat at home to Matlock this past Tuesday left them 11 points outside of the top 5. The Dabbers have also played a game more than 5th placed Ashton United. They travel to Buxton tomorrow, and face a gruelling schedule of seven matches in the months of both March and April.
Keep football on grass says Nantwich Town boss Dave Cooke
Nantwich Town manager Dave Cooke wants football to remain on grass, despite a string of postponements that have wreaked havoc on the non-league programme in recent months.
“You can never control the weather”, said Cooke.
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin irritated by timing of Barnet fixture
Port Vale manager Neil Aspin has criticised the Football League after the club’s postponed match at Barnet was re-arranged for next Tuesday.
Aspin believes his side have been unlucky with the recent fixture pile up.
Burton Albion manager Clough rues missed opportunities in Forest stalemate
Nigel Clough was disappointed not to come away with all three points after Burton Albion’s home draw against Nottingham Forest.
The Brewers manager felt his side did everything but score during the frustrating 0-0 draw at the Pirelli Stadium.
Another tough clash awaits Nantwich Town at Whitby says manager Dave Cooke
Nantwich Town manager Dave Cooke is expecting another tough clash away at Whitby tomorrow, as his side look to make it seven wins from their last eight games in all competitions.
The Dabbers currently sit 13th in the Evo-Stik Premier League and still maintain an outside chance of a promotion, with news this week that Shaw Lane’s stadium may not make the criteria for a promotion, meaning the team finishing 6th could earn a play-off place.
Tyrese Campbell promoted to train with Stoke City first team
Stoke City youngster Tyrese Campbell has been promoted to train with the first team after impressing Paul Lambert whilst playing for the under-23’s.
Port Vale midfielder Whitfield ready for battle in fight against the drop
Port Vale midfielder Ben Whitfield is ready to give it his all for the team as they travel to Cheltenham tomorrow, in another important game in their fight for survival.
Whitfield was dropped from the starting 11 against Colchester two weeks ago and was subbed at half time in their 0-0 draw with Morecambe last weekend, but he said he’s ready to fight for the team if called upon.