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Saturday 27th September 2008
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Eddie Mitchell
Eddie Mitchell
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Mitchell eyes cup success

Dorset Echoby Ky Capel


Dorchester Town chairman Eddie Mitchell says the Magpies will be going "flat out" for victory today in their FA Cup second qualifying round tie with New-port County at the Jewson Stadium (3pm).

The Magpies are in desperate need of a lift following a run of 10 games without a win. And Mitchell is hopeful they can stop the rot today.

He said: "Previous games between the two sides have been high scoring ones. Hopefully we'll be able to score as many again ourselves, but this time we'll hopefully tighten up at the back.

"It'll be a good one to win and we'll be going flat out for it that's for sure."

The winner of today's cup clash will receive £4,500 in prize money, which would be very welcome to the county town club at a time when Mitchell is seeking out potential investors to help ease the pressure on his own pockets.

As of yet though, the search for financial aid continues.

Property developer Mitchell added: "It's difficult because times are hard for everyone right now. We're soldiering on though and trying our best.

"We've been talking to people about investing and we still are but people are cautious at the moment so it's hard to prize funds from them.

"I just want to help make the club self-supporting."

Dorchester go into today's game with the added bonus of having Wes Fogden in their line-up following his release from Brighton.

And Mitchell is delighted to have gained the services of the 20-year-old on a more permanent basis.

He said: "It's a very good move for the club. He's by far the most outstanding player we've had since I've been at the club and probably one of the best players the club has had in a long time."

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