Fans are thrilled as Sykes is back at the Port
SOUTHPORT’S game with Telford United was postponed last weekend after a waterlogged surface was deemed unsafe for play.
The Sandgrounders, who drew 1-1 with United in the reverse fixture back in October, are now 18th in the table and just one point above the relegation zone.
Telford, on the other hand, are five points below Kevin Davies’ men as they occupy second-bottom in the division.
The fixture has been rearranged for Tuesday 13th March, causing a scheduling dilemma for Southport who will now have to sandwich the game between the visit of Tamworth and a trip to York.
Before Saturday’s game was due to be played, Davies continued to bring new faces into Haig Avenue as he secured loan deals for Ross Sykes, who had his loan spell at the club cut short last month, and Mekhi McLeod.
Sykes, a defender, made six appearances for the club during his first period with the club and picked up Southport’s Player of the Month award for his solid performances in Davies’ backline.
Fans and management alike were disappointed after Sykes was recalled by Accrington due to a spell of injuries at the League Two club, but after a change of circumstances the deal was able to be reignited.
McLeod started his career at Wolves before joining Rangers in Scotland but had found himself plying his trade at Billericay before being signed by Stanley.
He can operate both as a winger and behind the striker and will be hoping to make his debut as Southport travel to Gainsborough on Saturday.
The two sides contested a 2-2 draw in Kevin Davies’ first game charge back in October, and with just one point - and the relegation zone - separating the two sides, the Sandgrounders will be desperate for a win to begin their push up the table.
With just four points between Davies’ men and mid-table, a victory could see Southport looking forwards as the season enters its final third.
A defeat, however, will confirm Southport’s status as relegation candidates and leave Davies with a lot of work on his hands at the Merseyrail Community Stadium.