Post by Iron Webbo on Jan 17, 2014 14:03:14 GMT
LINCOLN CITY - PREVIEW
Iron looking for revenge - after Trophy exit
Iron return to league action at the Amlin stadium on Saturday against Lincoln City. The Imps have struggled this season for form, but are unbeaten in the league so far since the turn of the year. Draws against Grimsby and league leaders Luton were superseded by an impressive 4-1 win against Alfreton Town last week to give Lincoln five points from a possible nine. Cambridge United duo Delano Sam-Yorke and Mitch Austin have played their part in helping to steer the Imps in the right direction following their loan moves at the start of the month. Currently this weekend's visitors sit eight points clear of safety, trailing Braintree by six points and seven places as we make headway into the second half of the season. Iron have played just one league fixture since an impressive display at the back of last year in which Braintree dominated in a 2-0 victory over Tamworth. This outing came against Woking who claimed all three points in a 1-0 victory that disappointed the Iron gaffer. Alan Devonshire will be looking for a reaction from his side after what he described as "the worst we have played all season". After having some extra match practice in a victory on Tuesday night in the Essex Senior cup, the team will aim to overcome a physical Lincoln side that claimed a 3-1 victory at the Amlin earlier in the season in the FA Trophy. Sean Marks' early led was cancelled out by goals from Sharp, Foster and Sheridan for the visitors. Devonshire's new addition Bernard Mensah will be hoping to make an appearance after coming on as a substitute against Woking. Mensah has signed on loan from Championship side Watford, and will be looking to take the chance to make his home debut this weekend. Iron may have to do without Chez Isaac, who is a doubt after being carried off last weekend as they look to get back to winning ways in the league after sealing a victory against Harlow Town midweek. This result earned Iron an away semi-final draw against AFC Hornchurch, with the date of the game to be confirmed. This fixture will be a Category B match, priced as follows: Seats: Adults £16, Concessions £11, Ground: Adults £15, OAPs £10, Under 18s £5, Under 11s £3. Match preview by Chris Pargin.
Iron looking for revenge - after Trophy exit
Iron return to league action at the Amlin stadium on Saturday against Lincoln City. The Imps have struggled this season for form, but are unbeaten in the league so far since the turn of the year. Draws against Grimsby and league leaders Luton were superseded by an impressive 4-1 win against Alfreton Town last week to give Lincoln five points from a possible nine. Cambridge United duo Delano Sam-Yorke and Mitch Austin have played their part in helping to steer the Imps in the right direction following their loan moves at the start of the month. Currently this weekend's visitors sit eight points clear of safety, trailing Braintree by six points and seven places as we make headway into the second half of the season. Iron have played just one league fixture since an impressive display at the back of last year in which Braintree dominated in a 2-0 victory over Tamworth. This outing came against Woking who claimed all three points in a 1-0 victory that disappointed the Iron gaffer. Alan Devonshire will be looking for a reaction from his side after what he described as "the worst we have played all season". After having some extra match practice in a victory on Tuesday night in the Essex Senior cup, the team will aim to overcome a physical Lincoln side that claimed a 3-1 victory at the Amlin earlier in the season in the FA Trophy. Sean Marks' early led was cancelled out by goals from Sharp, Foster and Sheridan for the visitors. Devonshire's new addition Bernard Mensah will be hoping to make an appearance after coming on as a substitute against Woking. Mensah has signed on loan from Championship side Watford, and will be looking to take the chance to make his home debut this weekend. Iron may have to do without Chez Isaac, who is a doubt after being carried off last weekend as they look to get back to winning ways in the league after sealing a victory against Harlow Town midweek. This result earned Iron an away semi-final draw against AFC Hornchurch, with the date of the game to be confirmed. This fixture will be a Category B match, priced as follows: Seats: Adults £16, Concessions £11, Ground: Adults £15, OAPs £10, Under 18s £5, Under 11s £3. Match preview by Chris Pargin.
