Mossley new-boy pushing for start

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: LEE Rick is in contention for his first Mossley start when the Lilywhites host Durham City tomorrow in the Evo-Stik League Division One North.

The midfielder, signed from Hyde FC, came on as a second-half substitute in the 2-2 draw at Salford City in midweek.

Rick (23) made more than 100 appearances for the Tigers following a spell at Macclesfield Town.

He is likely to step in for Sam Hare, who is suspended for the game at Seel Park and two more matches after receiving his marching orders against Garforth Town.

Matty Kay is also banned — he was shown two yellow cards followed by a red in the same encounter.

Aaron Chalmers joins the list of absentees, having signed for Dave Pace’s Droylsden outfit on loan until the end of the season.

But Andy Watson and Kristian Dennis return to the squad after missing the last two games through injury.


OLDHAM Boro welcome back Lee Deakin for tomorrow’s trip to Eccleshall in the Vodkat North-West Counties League Division One.
Deakin has been suffering from a bout of flu, but has declared himself fit for selection.

Boss Tony Mills can also call upon the

services of Jerome Bryson, Paul Brown, Nick Murphy and Lee Bradburn, after their return from work commitments.

Mills said: “We have struggled to put out a team of late so it is good to get these lads back.

“Nick would have played in midweek, but he was stuck in traffic on his way back from work so it just wasn’t possible.”


CHADDERTON go to AFC Darwen in the NWCL Division One.
Third-placed Chadderton will fancy their chances against the hosts, who sit in mid-table after winning just six games this term.

Lewis Maynard has been ruled out for the season with his long-term foot injury.