Leigh RMI v. Barrow preview


By Matt Lawton
January 27 2006

Mid-table Barrow are the visitors to Hilton Park on Saturday afternoon as RMI look to build upon Tuesday night's shock victory over high-flying Nuneaton. After previously failing to collect any points in their past three games, conceding twelve goals in the process, RMI turned their form around on Tuesday night when they defeated second-placed Nuneaton at Hilton Park to lift themselves out of the relegation zone and reinstill some self-belief after confidence had taken a battering with recent thrashings against Droylsden and Stalybridge.

Although looking fairly comfortable in mid-table, Cumbrian side Barrow are just three points ahead of RMI and they could quite easily get sucked in to the relegation mire if they lose a couple of games on the trot. However, much more was expected of Barrow at the start of the season, and their quality was shown when coming from behind to claim a 1-1 draw at home to high-flying Northwich although obviously that doesn't quite surpass RMI's victory over the side that are one place higher than the Vics.

RMI boss Andy Nelson is likely to stick with the same side that come out victorious on Tuesday evening, with ex-Bangor City striker Alex Hay looking a very decent prospect on his home debut while Gary Williams was his usual lively self, playing his first game back at RMI in his second spell after leaving for Altrincham less than a year ago.

Kick-off is at 3pm at Hilton Park on Saturday, with admission £8 for adults, £5 for students and senior citizens and just £3 for under 16's.

Come on Leythers!

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