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Monday, October 06, 2003

Whites face Purdie wait

There's another tricky trip for Hereford United tomorrow evening, as they travel north to play Northwich Victoria, kick off 7.45pm.

The Bulls face an anxious wait over the fitness of front-man Rob Purdie, who missed out on Saturday's 1-0 win at Woking with an ankle injury. Defender Andy Tretton's thigh injury keeps him out of the game, so Tamika Mkandawire is likely to continue at centre back alongside skipper Tony James.

Northwich, now under the management of Alvin McDonald after Steve Davis stepped down last month, will miss Chris Royle with a back injury and Mark Barnard, who has work commitments.

The Vics are one from bottom of the Conference and McDonald told BBC Sport: "Walking into the place there was a bit of gloom and doom because we are next to bottom.

"We won at Tranmere (in the Cheshire Senior Cup) and drew on Saturday against one of the form sides. We showed great character to come from behind twice so we are just starting to build a bit and it's a bit of a platform to go on from."