TNS go into UEFA match at full strength
Published Date:
18 July 2008
ALFIE Carter had shaken off a training ground knock to boost TNS ahead of their UEFA Cup preliminary round match at FK Suduva tonight.
TNS boast a full squad for the match against the Lithuanian A League runners-up following the former AFC Telford striker's return to fitness.
The Saints hoped to ruin the Lithuanians' big night with the match marking only the second to be played at the 6,000 capacity Marijampole Stadium.
Assistant manager Mike Davies said: "It's everyone's dream to play in Europe and this is an exciting first for me.
Davies added: "We have a fantastic set-up at TNS, arguably the best in Wales and I am delighted to be learning from Andy Cale."
TNS travelled to the Baltic in confident mood having enjoyed comfortable victories over Bangor City and Colwyn Bay during pre-season.
The Lithuanians had suffered an indifferent start to their season with a goalless draw against champions Kaunas followed by a 1-0 defeat.
Injuries to Brazilian-born defender Thiago and star midfielder and captain Darius Maciulevicius were also blows.
The TNS 20 man squad in Lithuania comprises of: Paul Harrison, Duane Courtney, Phil Baker, Michael Taylor, Tommy Holmes, John Leah, Scott Ruscoe, Steven Beck, Mike Wilde, Alex Darlington, Jamie Wood, John Toner, Lee Williams, Barry Hogan, Alfie Carter, John McKenna, Craig Whitfield, Rob Williams, Nicola Andelic and Ryan Marriott.
The only new signing on show was 20-year-old former Wrexham striker Alex Darlington.
For a report of the match see www.countytimes.co.uk on Friday morning.
The full article contains 266 words and appears in County Times Express newspaper.
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Last Updated:
17 July 2008 2:11 PM
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