Depleted Silksworth must put in cup shift, says Cole
Silksworth CW manager Jamie Cole has a depleted side to travel to Chester-leStreet United in the first round of the Monkwearmouth Charity Cup.
Cole is without eight players for the tie against a United sideviewedbymanyasfavourites for Wearside League and cup success.
The absence of several key players is a major hinderance to Silksworth’s chances of pulling off what would be seen as an upset - and Cole is realistic about the challenge.
“It’sareallytoughgameand wehaveareallydepletedside,” he said.
“I am hopeful the lads that will fill in will give a good account of themselves because, ifnot,Chester-le-Streetwilldo what they did to Norton and Stockton Ancients (who they beat 9-0 on Tuesday).
“We haven’t had a game since last Thursday, but even that break has not helped us at all.
“It’s the hardest tie we couldhavebeengiven.Wewill go there with a gameplan and we will hope to put a shift in to get a win.”
Washington United face a whole host of selection issues ahead of their second-round home tie against Wolviston.
Brandon Ward, Matt Thornton, Dan Simpson, Dan Summerson, Stan Allison, Stuart Cameron and Garry McCartneyareallunavailable.
But Harvey Cronin, Andy
Home and Ben Reynolds all come back into contention andunder-18sdefenderChris Rochelle has also been added to the squad.
Two sides that have impressed in the league so far this season meet in the other round-two tie as Farringdon
Detached face Shotton Colliery at Leyburn Grove.
ClubsecretaryIanStewart andassistantmanagerMartin Morrison take charge of Farringdon as manager Liam Lay is recovering from a double leg break he suffered playing in Sunday League football last weekend.
There are also three preliminary-round ties taking place on Saturday as Shildon Reserves visit Darlington Town, Gateshead Leam Rangers host Coxhoe Athletic and West Auckland Town entertain Windscale at the PC
Sports Pavilion.
FC Hartlepool welcome Craig Linsel back into their squad for their Division One home fixture against Darlington RA. Durham Corinthians travel to Richmond Town and Annfield Plain entertain Norton and Stockton Ancients.