Barnet have been outstanding says Turner

Graham Turner, the Hereford United manager, has told the Evening News of his thoughts about tomorrow's game at Barnet.

"It's a big challenge for us. Barnet have been outstanding all season and they have got a terrific record. It will take a dramatic slip-up for them to miss out on winning the league. It looks as though they have got enough to win it. There's nobody really competing with them.

"Their defeat in the FA Trophy also means they have a clean run in the league without the problem of fixture congestion to worry about. I'm not quite sure if the result at Carlisle will affect them. It was a drubbing.

"We realise that they did not put out their strongest side, but the result may just sow the seeds of doubt. There is always a little bit of pressure on the sides at the top. Barnet are a good side but we also can be a good side.

"The victory at Aldershot did us a power of good. Our performance was very solid and we were creative."

Turner confirms that the injury worries at Edgar Street have lessened although Lee Mills has not trained much this week and will not travel. However Adam Stansfield is reported to have recovered from his leg injury. The manager faces having to leave Stansfield on the bench if he continues with the pairing of Danny Carey-Bertram and Rob Purdie.

"Rob and Danny have been playing well in the last couple of games. Rob is growing in confidence in that position. He has a lot of pace and mobility which troubles opponents," commented Turner.

Meanwhile late this afternoon it has been reported that Aaron McLean has moved from Aldershot to Grays Athletic. However he could well be back in the Conference as Grays top the Conference South table by 14 points.

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