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ANDY FORD: battle of wits this weekend with Clough
ANDY FORD: battle of wits this weekend with Clough

GRAVESEND & Northfleet, still smarting from their exit from the FA Cup, this Saturday take on Nigel Clough's Burton Albion who were also knocked out of the competition by League opposition last weekend.

Fleet keeper Paul Wilkerson, forced off during the Cup tie against Notts County with cramp after suffering from flu the previous week, should be fit for the match.

Dennis Oli, on loan from QPR, is also likely to be available again after missing the Cup tie.

But manager Andy Ford has doubts over Ben Walshe and Rob Owen, who is still recovering from a knee injury. Justin Skinner will definitely be missing after breaking a bone in his foot.

Meanwhile, Ford has hailed his players after their departure from the FA Cup. But he stressed: "We have now got to make sure we go into the next part of the season and climb the table because that's the most important thing.

"We've enjoyed the cup run, and the money we have earned, but now we need to make sure we get to that mid-table position. That's always been the priority."

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