Win tonight would prove the Wonderboy's promotion credentials, says Whizz
Long term planning and stability is a much talked about area in football, but after a bright start to Season 23, Billy Whizz's Wonderboys could potentially bypass plans made by the club management by achieving a speedy promotion to Division 4.
After collecting 11 points from their opening 6 games, the Whizzers sit 5th in division 5.10, yet only 2 points off the promotion places. Optimism filled Shitters Palace after hanging on for a draw against promotion favourites Shipley Juniors, and manager Billy Whizz is urging his team to continue their lively start:
"We've had a good first few games, far better than the last 2 seasons thats for sure! I've said to the players, if you carry on playing like this, there's no reason why we can't end up in Division 4. The club isn't going to not go up, because it's too soon - far from it, I believe it would be fantastic if we could be in Division 4 next year"
"The players will have to believe it's possible though. We've got 20legend up next away from home, and if you're going to go up, they're the sort of games you've got to be winning. This is a true test of a promotion side, can you win at places where a draw isn't a bad result?"
The Wonderboys will have fond memories of their visit to 20legend, where they won 3-2, with new signing Phin scoring a 92nd minute winner, and Whizz believes his team may have to earn the points in a similar manner tonight:
"That season we were fighting for our lives - it was our first away win I believe, and we had some great celebrations at the final whistle. Tonight may have to be the same way - we may have to scrap to get the three points, but, if we want to go up, we'll have to get used to doing that."
The Wonderboys will once more be without midfielder Maurice Meredith, who misses out due to injury. Phil Jones may slot in at right midfield ahead of Anton Fletcher, who played in the draw against Shipley Juniors on Sunday.