Sunday, February 15, 2004

Fixture backlog could affect Bulls

Both Shrewsbury and Telford have played several games less than leaders Chester and Hereford in the Conference so far this season.

The two Shropshire clubs were due to have Conference fixtures on Tuesday evening but both have been postponed to later dates because of cup games.

Shrewsbury were to have played Aldershot, but the Shots have to play their Trophy replay with Tamworth that evening. Telford were scheduled to meet Scarborough, another team behind with their games, but the Bucks now face Margate in the FA Trophy 5th round on Tuesday.

The delays could affect Hereford United as the Bulls are due to play Shrewsbury on March 27th which, if Shrewsbury get through the next round, is the day set aside for the Trophy Semi-final.

Shrewsbury were due to play Telford in the Conference on February 28th but that is the date for the sixth round of the Trophy in which both clubs could be involved.

It may be unlikely but it is possible should Telford win their game against Margate and therefore play in the next round on Feb 28th and draw their tie, then a replay might have to take place on March 2nd, then the Conference game with the Bulls would have to be moved.