The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Boss expects a classic as the top two square off in Stilton
Football - Premier Division title favourites tackle the league leaders
Netherton United manager Jon Harrison predicts a highquality clash when the top two in the Peterborough Premier Division face off this Saturday.
Second- placed Netherton travel to surprise leaders Stilton United with top spot at stake (2pm kick off).
Newly-promoted Stilton have won all six of their Premier Division matches so far, whileNethertonhavewonfive andsufferedoneloss, at fellow title rivals FC Parson Drove, since when they’ve scored 16 goals in two matches.
Harrison believes matching Stilton’s workrate to enable his side’s quality to come through will be key.
Harrison said: “Stilton have got some great players and have started amazingly well this season.
“If a side with their team spirit have a good start they get momentumfromthebuzz off it and that is clearly what
has happened. To beat them we will first of all have to match their desire and their workrate.
“If we don’t do that we may aswell not turn up as we’ll get rolled over, but if we do hopefully our quality will come through. The one thing you can count on is it being a great game.
“We had a little hiccup against Parson’s Drove, but in truth nothing went for us that day.
“We asked the lads for a response, andaresponseiswhat we got.
“Now we have to take that into the Stilton game.”
Nethertonshouldwelcome star men Tommy Randall and AndrewIrvine back into their squad.
They both missed last Saturday’s 6-1 romp at Leverington Sports which featured a rare goal in a rare appearance from Harrison himself.
AlfieFergusonandskipper Fraser Sturgess both scored twicewithChrisDownnetting a spectacular free kick after Leverington had drawn level.
Stilton, who have signed formerNethertonskipperAsh JacksonfromUnitedCounties Division One side Whittlesey Athletic, warmed up for the big game with a handsome 7-1 success at struggling Ketton.
Ash Brand (2), Lee Deane (2), Tom Flatters, Kyial West and Charlie Clipston scored theirgoals. Stiltonhavescored 29 goals in their five Premier Division matches.