Gravesend & Northfleet v Morecambe

MANAGER Liam Daish says his Gravesend & Northfleet players must be prepared for a physical battle when they take on Morecambe at Stonebridge Road on Saturday.

Fleet lie in fourth place in the Nationwide Conference table with Morecambe just one point behind in fifth.

Daish said: "We always find it tough against Morecambe. They are a big, strong, physical side.

"The lads know it is a massive game but performance wise I always feel we’ll do well against teams who are up and around us."

Midfielder Danny Slatter was sent off in Gravesend’s win over Rushden and will miss the next three games through suspension.

Peter Hawkins (groin) is expected to be available for Saturday’s game, while Luke Moore and Sacha Opinel are both back from suspension. Jon Keeling (hamstring) and Mark Ricketts (ankle) are both still struggling for fitness.

Ticket prices at Stonebridge Road for the match will be reduced. Adult tickets will be cut from £12 to £10 with concessions dropping from £6 to £5.

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