Atherstone United are without a match tomorrow, but unlike their local rivals Nuneaton, they would prefer to play.

"We need the games," says manager Ron Bradbury. "Gary Redgate is now on the injury list and the remainder of my players are fit. We tried to fix up a game but were unsuccessful."

Atherstone are away to Rothwell in the league next Saturday, but hope to play Tamworth in midweek in the Dr Marten’s Cup.

Meanwhile Bradbury had much praise for Borough’s efforts this season in racing to their huge points margin at the top of the league.

"They have done superbly well," he says. "I know I often say they are a big club with a lot of money to spend, but you have to spend it wisely. Their position shows they have done that. I live in Nuneaton and I was born here. I supported Borough as a lad and I want them to do well."