Enfield Town go into tomorrow’s fixture at Farnborough buoyed by two wins out of three but up against formidable opposition and with a couple of key midfielders missing

As well as being without Alfie Tuck, called up by Wales under-18 this week, Town will have to cope without Sam Youngs who suffered a freak ankle injury whilst doing strengthening exercises in the gym.

Gavin Macpherson describes the task against sixth-placed Farnborough, who have lost only once at home in the league, as “massively difficult” though as ever, forced absentees provide a chance for others to stake their claim.

“We probably should have more points on the board but in keeping with this league, if you switch off at one end and don’t take your chances at the other, it hurts you. It may sound obvious but they are the bits we have to improve,” said Gavin.

Bar one or two bad defeats, the team are gradually looking more likely the one the management team want them to be as they try to settle into Step 2.

“It’s a very tough league but some clubs are tougher than others,” said Gavin. “Farnborough are one of them but they are a side I know very well. We have a plan and hopefully we can carry it out.”

Town’s defence could well be up against Hisham Kasimu who left to rejoin Farnborough after an impressive albeit brief spell with us.

“Hish made his decision and while we were disappointed, I never hold grudges,” said Gavin. “We wish Hish well – just not on Saturday!”

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