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Vickers has the faith
The Magpies’ last success came in the 2-1 victory over fellow strugglers Hampton & Richmond on December 5. Matt Groves’ winner that day is the last time the county town side found the back of the opposition’s net following a goalless draw with Weymouth, a 3-0 defeat to Newport County and a 2-0 loss to the Terras last Friday. Tomorrow the Magpies welcome play-off chasing Thurrock to the Jewson Stadium – providing the pitch passes an inspection this morning – confident they can upset the odds. Vickers said: “This is a league where everyone can beat anyone so we need to approach the game in the right way. “I have every faith in the players at this club. People may think we need new strikers but we’ve got three good goalscorers and I know they will find the net. “Every player goes through a difficult time at some point in the season, they have my full support and I’m sure they will give their all against Thurrock. We will get there. It will be hard work but we will do it. “The Weymouth result was a kick in teeth but we’ve got to use that pain to spur us on and provide even more determination to do well.” Vickers (hamstring) has ruled himself out of tomorrow’s Blue Square South clash through injury while returning keeper Simon Evans could instead feature for near neighbours Bridport after he signed dual registration forms with the Toolstation Western League Division One outfit. Kevin Hill (foot) remains sidelined, Harry Montacute has joined Gillingham Town on a month’s loan but Ryan Hill (ankle) is expected to shake off a minor knock. Vickers added: “Simon’s on board and he’ll provide cover and competition for Regan Coward. He’s a good young prospect and we’ve got two decent keepers at the club. “We’ll get reports on Harry and I’m sure the experience will benefit him. “My injury is responding well but tomorrow is too early for me. That gives an opportunity to the likes of Nathan Walker and Gary Bowles and I want them to try and keep the shirt.” The Magpies’ caretaker-manager remains on the lookout for new talent. When asked if any new faces could be involved tomorrow, he replied: “Possibly, possibly not – we’ll see. I’ve had a chat with Shaun Hearn and we devised an action plan of where we want to be. “There are players we are looking at and some players may have to go the other way as we are working to a budget.” Ongoing legal issues with former chairman Eddie Mitchell continue to delay the appointment of a permanent boss. And, as a result, the favourite to succeed Roy O’Brien – Gorka Etxeberria – has been forced to return home to the Basque Country for the time being. Vickers said: “We thanked him for his time and help and all the lads said the same. He will still help the club when he can and he will keep in touch.” That means Vickers is expected to lead the side for the foreseeable future. He added: “I’m enjoying it and the lads are behind me. We are all endeavouring to get things rights.” Magpies (from): Coward, R Hill, Martin, Walker, Bowles, Smeeton, Selley, Jermyn, Critchell, Nodwell, Gleeson, Crittenden, Devlin, Moss, Groves, Emati-Emati.
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