Beating Aycliffe Wood be a major achievement for Shields

NORTH Shields assistant manager Anthony Woodhouse is “fully aware” of the threat posed by Saturday opponents Newton Aycliffe.

The two sides were heavily tipped for success ithis season but head into tomorrow’s meeting at the Daren Persson Stadium sat outside of the promotion places.

The Robins head into the game looking to preserve an unbeaten league record for the season although they have drawn half of their eight fixtures so far.

Woodhouse is looking forward to the meeting with Colin Stromsoy’s side - but admitted his own players will have to be at their best if they are to claim a win.

He said: “It will be nice to be back on our home ground after three consecutive away games.

“Aycliffe have had some brilliant results this season and Colin will have his side well organised us.”

Greg Purvis, Tom Bexton and David Robinson are missing for the Robins but Cam Cunningham is back in contention.

Ashington will be without midfielder Max Emmerson and winger Bobby Taylor for their trip to Bishop Auckland and Sam Walton is available for Newcastle Benfield’s game at Sunderland RCA before starting a suspension.