Crunch Time!

United manager Roy Walker has set out his stall in saying his charges are going go all out for a win in the one of two minor competitions. His reputation will be on the line at the Showgrounds tomorrow night when the I.F.A. pay a return visit for a County Antrim Shield tie and if they get a ref that makes up the rules as he goes along, they'll be hard to beat. Lets face they're are hard to beat anyway, with the I.F.A. bankrolling to the tune of at least half a million pounds a season, no wonder they're head and shoulders above anyone else. United will have to do it without their Captain, Jenks, injured and there's a doubt about new signing Liam Watson. The two boys that were otherwise employed last Saturday, Cookie and Ally, should more or less step into the team. Ally was definitely missed and maybe with him in tow we can give the I.F.A. something to think about.

Surely we can count Elvis to play a bit better, he's had a 5 game break, he's been on the field, but he hasn't played since the first match of the season. Our striking options are somewhat limited, as Baker and Boyd, continue to struggle with injuries, Baker, calf and Boyd broken arm. The only real back-up for Elvis and Cutch, is Mike Smith or Sparky, it's safe to say the cupboards bare in that respect. The 'injured' Conor Downey is going to take a week or two getting back to full fitness, which leaves with a dearth of midfielders. If Watson is fit he could be moved up to the engine room, but failing that it'll be Sparky and Taggart (Gavin) and maybe Ross Black. Dwayne should keep his place in goals and Tony Kane and Dick Vauls should be the fullbacks. Sky Blue Sport will have no match report on tomorrow night's game and the Cliftonville match on Saturday, as Bruce Balmer is away to Estonia with the 'green and white army' and then taking a few days holiday. So come on Sky Blues, let's really shag those Villagers!