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Nantwich pre-match news
Manager Gary Norton will call on keeper James Pemberton for tomorrow's FA Cup preliminary round at Nantwich Town.
Gavin Saxby has had the stitches removed but has been advised not to play until next weekend so he will therefore miss tomorrow's game and Monday's against Ossett Albion should there be no replay required for either team.Should a replay be required against Nantwich it will be on Tuesday 30th August at the Moat Ground. KO 7.45pm
Paul Edwards and Tony Hemmings could start after impressing when coming on as second half substitutes in the first two league games.
Striker Aaron O'Connor has been suffering from a dead leg, midfielder Nicky Carter has been ill and David Holmes has had a slight back injury. All three had light training last night (Thurs) but all are expected to be available.
Skipper Andy Simpson suffered an ankle knock against Kidsgrove so Tony Brown has been added to the squad as cover.
Five substitutes are allowed in FA competitions.
Gresley from: Saxby, Pemberton, Davies, Millns, Simpson, Brown, G White, Carter, Gray, Tate, Slater, Holmes, Lyons, O'Connor, Edwards, Hemmings.
