Boreham Wood test next up for Latics

Latics manager John Sheridan

Another tough National League test awaits Latics on Saturday as they make the lengthy trek to take on Boreham Wood for the first-ever time.

While newly-relegated Latics have struggled so far this term with three losses in their last five matches, the Hertfordshire outfit are currently sitting in the play-off places.

Under boss Luke Garrard, they have won three and drawn one of their last four games.

Latics manager John Sheridan has issued a challenge to some of his more senior players as the pressure is cranking up following what has been a largely disappointing start to the 2022/23 campaign.

Sheridan said: "I've got some good experienced players in the squad, and I think they need to step up a bit.

"This is a difficult league for young players, but I've got experienced players who have played hundreds of games who need to do a lot, lot better.

"They need to give more advice when they're out on the pitch, instead of staying quiet.

"That will help make us a better and stronger team.

"We have got a lot of injuries to contend with at the moment, but we've all got to roll our sleeves up and fight now."

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