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Leek Town or Deeping Rangers V AFC Rushden & Diamonds.

They drew 2-2 at Leek on Saturday. Another away game which is a shame but certainly winnable whoever we play.

Deeping we obviously know about and Leek also Step 4 currently 6th in Evostik Northern League South.

Wasn't it Leek where the game was abandoned because of a fire at the chemical works next door?

Jason Kilbride is on dual registration and he played for Deeping on Saturday but can he play against us?

Interesting, have we moved regions this round? Shame it's another away draw, but either way, it's not a bad draw for this stage, you'd guess it'll be Leek which would mean a nice day up in the Peak District, which isn't so bad

Not technically the Peak District - it's in the Staffordshire Moorlands, but i'll let you off! ;) But yes, would be a quality away day - proper old school NL ground with large main stand and covered terraces. It's also about a 10 min walk from town which at one point in history had the most pubs in a square mile in England or something. Plus it's only about 40 mins up the road from me!! :mrgreen:

sussexdiamond wrote: As Jason Kilbride is on dual registration can he play for either side?I

Not if he's already represented either club he can't

Olly wrote:Interesting, have we moved regions this round? Shame it's another away draw, but either way, it's not a bad draw for this stage, you'd guess it'll be Leek which would mean a nice day up in the Peak District, which isn't so bad

Certainly seems as though they have shifted the regions, we and Cogenhoe appear to be the most southerly of a Midlands region.

I would not be so sure about it being Leek. Deeping came from 0-2 on Saturday.

Although I'd love it to be at Leek, I think Deeping would be a great draw for us: we know all about them and there wouldn't be any surprises - plus I think we've got the superior team.

Dammit!!! Will miss this as I'm working that morning and won't get finished in time to get to either - just my luck an away draw (again!!!). Peed off doesn't describe it !!! :evil:

UttoDiamond wrote:Although I'd love it to be at Leek, I think Deeping would be a great draw for us: we know all about them and there wouldn't be any surprises - plus I think we've got the superior team.

The fa cup is the fa cup, it's amazing how anyone could raise their game on the day! Hope the lads go into it full of confidence. Corby v Shepshed Dynamo favours the home side.. Not sure K*ttering have such an easy game against Telford :lol:

Edit- replay of Dynamo v rushall

What date is the tie?