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Bulls aim to maintain lead
Graham Turner hopes that Hereford United can maintain their good start to the season, which sees them lying top of the Nationwide Conference.
The Bulls have had to overcome blistering heat in their opening two matches, and Turner acknowledges that the performances have been great to watch.
He told BBC Hereford & Worcester: "I think we all agree that the opening two matches have been outstanding in both our performances and results. It was a hard fought game at Tamworth. We had to wear them down, and against Forest Green it was,I thought, for a period quite a hard match. It wasn't until we went 2-1 up just before half time, that the mood of the players changed and we could go on and play.
"When you look at this time last year, it was Woking that started off at a sprint and went from almost top to almost bottom in a matter of weeks. We know the pitfalls and this game against Morecambe will be a real test. They were the second best team in the league last year, so it will be a fair test for our ability to see if we can get three points out of this game."
Despite lacking the physical presence of some sides in the Conference, Turner is adamant that the fitness and ability of the squad will shine through.
"The early indications are favourable about our level of fitness, but it's also the desire to work hard," he said. "When we've had the ball, the movement and the supporting ability for the man on the ball has been excellent.
"In Andy Tretton and Tony James, we have excellent headers of the ball. We compare to Yeovil last year in terms of personnel in the side. They weren't the tallest side in the league, but had two centre halves who could head well."
Hereford have fielded the same starting eleven for the first two matches of the season, so several players have not yet seen any action. "We have a reserve match next week for those who haven't played so far to get some football, to gain some match practice ahead of next weekend's games," added the United boss.
At tomorrow's match, the first edition of Talking Bull 2003/04 will be available. It has a new format, and all sales support the club.