Town’s test of character

HATTERS boss Richard Money is bracing himself for a bitterly tough FA Trophy fourth round clash at Guiseley on Saturday.

The Blue Square North side, who are currently sitting fifth in the table, knocked out Eastbourne Borough in the last round after a replay and also ended holders Barrow’s hopes of retaining the trophy.

Money, whose side are now just three matches away from a Wembley final, said: “It’s arguably and controversially maybe the toughest of them all.

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“It’s a real difficult place to go and play. It’s not a particularly good pitch, not a particularly good dressing room area, so it’s going to be mentally as well as physically very demanding on the group. It’s a real tough draw that one. They’re doing extremely well.”

Jake Howells, who made his first Trophy appearance of the season in the previous round’s 1-0 victory over Gloucester City, wasn’t fussed about the opponents standing in the way of Town.

He said: “It’s just another game. We’ll go there to try and win and hopefully get into the semi-finals.

“We know we’ve got a real chance now of winning the Trophy.

“I think the lads know that we’re going to try and win it. A day out at Wembley is great for the fans and good for the club.”

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Guiseley boss Steve Kittrick added: “Obviously they are a top Conference club and will be very strong but when we played Crawley Town in the FA Cup they were top of that division.

“I have to be pleased with the way things have gone so far, and the lads are looking forward to the Luton tie.”