A Few Coaches Reports

Tom McGinn - Devonport

At this stage of the season this is a big game as a win will keep us up there however a loss would see us drop off the pace.

Exciting time for both clubs as rangers being winners the last 2 years certainly makes this a very tough assignment as they are a well organized team and give very little away.

We go in with winning a few games in a row and managed to convert last game knocking in 7.

The squad remains unchanged for this week with the possible exception of the starting 11.

We have welcomed Robert McDonald, a very exciting prospect from the United Kingdom and certainly has shown plenty ability in pre season and his debut as a substitute last game.

The key obviously for this game will be the battle in midfield with both sides keen to take control from the start.

For a neutral I think this will be a very good spectacle with some attacking soccer.

As this will also conclude the ½ way mark it will let everyone assess and reflect on the good and the bad.

Dane Hudson – Prospect

I haven’t seen City at all yet this year and really only know their progress through the 1^st round from web and paper reports. They have taken some points off quality teams so we will have to be ready for the task they set us. We will have a full senior squad to choose from except Toby Omenhu who is travelling overseas. We will be looking to continue our momentum as the season unfolds and hopefully secure the 3 points.

Nick Owen - Ulverstone

We have made two forced changes this week. Dallas Baldock received a 2 week suspension from last week's game. Conor Meaney is also missing with family commitments. We welcome back Michael Grey and Sam Wood, the latter should be fresh after a weekend in Melbourne for a James Blunt Concert. Meaney and Baldock will be big losses for the team but we should beable to cover them well enough and it should be a close contest to earn the points.