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Needham Market v Grays Athletic - MATCH PREVIEW

GAFC News20 Sep 2016 - 09:06
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Parker gives us the lowdown ahead of tonight's Ryman Premier League match

After having a free weekend last week, Blues return to action this evening as they head to Suffolk in search of Ryman Premier League points. The break probably came at a good time for Grays after a run of heavy defeats that followed a steady start. The free weekend came about after a 4­-1 FA Cup defeat to high flying Leiston. That was followed by a 6­-1 defeat to Merstham in the league before Dulwich Hamlet inflicted more misery with a 4­-0 League Cup defeat a week ago.

This run of results has sparked some player movement as Jamie Stuart looks to strengthen the squad. 19-year old goalkeeper, Callum Thomas has come in from Charlton Athletic youth academy, Jordan Aghatise has also joined after the defender was released from Notts County and former Staines and Whitehawk player Stephane Ngamvoulou has joined to add some experience to Blues' midfield. It is hoped that the registration process will be complete in time for tonight's game.

Needham Market come into the game currently sitting in sixth position just outside the playoff places. Like Grays they exited the FA Cup at the first hurdle. A 2­-0 defeat away at Uxbridge gave them a free Saturday last weekend as well. Progress was made in the League Cup though, following an exciting 4­-3 win against Soham Town Rangers. In that game, striker Manny Osei grabbed a brace. He is not the only forward in recent weeks to do this. In Needham’s last league game they defeated Harrow Borough 3-­0 with another number 9, Michael Brothers, scoring twice.

Tonight's game address is:
Bloomfields, Quinton Road, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8DA
Kick off is 7:45 pm

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