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Hereford United will need to freshen up and shake off their last few results, and what better way to do it than with a victory against fellow play off hopefulls Crawley Town. Crawley are currently level on points with the Bulls but have played two extra games. The two sides met on the second day of the season and shared the points after a 1-1 draw.
Crawley, who played midweek against Margate in the GLC Cup, have a few injury worries for the trip to Edgar Street. Robert Kember and Paul Armstrong were both hurt on Tuesday night with a hamstring injury and cuts and bruising respectivley. Simon Wormull is suspended, as John Robinson might be, depending on the outcome of a misconduct hearing.
Former Hereford United striker Danny Davidson should be fit again though, after a scan revealed that he only had bruising to his knee. Manager Francis Vines has also added a new face to his squad for the game; James Donovan, a centre back, has been recruited from Millwall.
Hereford will be without skipper Tony James who badly injured his ankle against Hucknall Town. The extent of the injury is yet to be confirmed but it's feared that he may be missing for the rest of the season. Tom Smith and Andy Tretton will benefit from this as they both hope to get a look in to the squad. Brian Smikle was absent on Tuesday evening but should be back for this one, with Graham Hyde expected to drop to the bench.
Graham Turner may choose to reshuffle his side once again after the disappointing cup exit, with Rob Purdie, Danny Carey-Bertram and Mark Robinson all hoping for a recall. Ben Scott has a shoulder injury still and is unlikely to have recovered by the weekend and so Carl Lewis, from the youth set up, is expected to continue on the substitute bench.
United will be hoping to get their league campaign back on track following the two disappointing performances, and results, against Morecambe and Tamworth. The Bulls have slipped to eigth but have games in hand on those above them. However, it's often said at this stage of the season it's better to have the points in the bag.
