SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
KICK OFF 12.30
Douglas travel to Lancashire where Vale of Lune will look to continue their home form against the visitors, winless at Powderhouse Lane since November 2017. Both sides are nil from three to date, but Douglas perhaps have more cause for optimism. Eleven players were unavailable for the last round versus Liverpool St Helens, yet Douglas could have got more than a losing bonus point. Enforced positional changes, integrating new caps and a smattering of LSH good fortune combined to let slip a handy first-half lead. With any number of players returning to action, coach Phil Cringles selection process revolves more around restoring an attacking edge than shoring up any defensive lapses – Douglas are second only to league leaders Crewe & Nantwich in points conceded. Brett Pyke brings a little extra pace out wide, and once Douglas manoeuvre Guy Barrons and Sam McCord in to open prairie, Douglas may start to rumble.
Pic - Sam McCord v Vale of Lune last season
