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It's a long way to Margate (or is that Dover?)
Tuesday evening sees a crucial match for the Bulls against Margate, at Dover Athletic's Crabble Ground, which if they win will propel them into third place in the Conference.
Looking at the current form of Margate a draw seems likely as, despite their position in the league, they have a reasonable home record of 5 wins, 7 draws and only 2 defeats.
On the other hand Hereford have one of the best away records, only really bettered by Chester, and will be looking for three points to keep up their challenge for a play-off place. It is to be hoped that the long journey and probable lack of supporters will not affect form.
On Tuesday, the only other Conference mid-week game is between Telford and Dagenham & Redbridge. It will help Hereford if Telford can at least take a point from their visitors who are looking likely to feature in the play-offs at the end of the season if they can continue their recent form.
Graham Turner will have to decide whether to select the new slimline Ian Wright in place of Andy Tretton. Wright had a reasonable game yesterday marking Carl Alford, the Nuneaton striker, but Tretton has done little wrong this season and should not be left out for long. The other possibility is to play both Wright and Tretton and leave out Tony James, who looked to be suffering from the knock he received whilst playing at Farnborough last Tuesday. Rob Purdie looks likely to start again.
It is also uncertain how long on-loan Jay Lovett will be with the Bulls. His first game was against Gravesend on January 18th and so should be available for both the Margate and Northwich (next Saturday) games. However reports suggest that Matt Clarke will not be match-fit for another few weeks so either Lovett's loan could be extended or perhaps a chance given to trialist Troy Douglin if he can play in that position.
Meanwhile, Hereford still have the best discipline record in the Conference with one red card, that of Danny Williams who is currently suspended, and thirty eight yellow cards.