Double cup blow for Prestatyn
Thursday 26 February 2009
Neil GibsonPRESTATYN have suffered a second blow ahead of Saturday's Welsh Cup quarter-final tie at Aberystwyth.
With player-manager Neil Gibson (pictured) already suspended, top scoring midfielder Mike Parker is now a major doubt.
Gibson starts a two-game ban after being ordered from the bench during the 3-2 defeat at NEWI Cefn Druids last month, but believes his team can spring an upset at Park Avenue.
"For 70 minutes we were the better team against TNS and for 90 minutes on Saturday we were the better team against Llanelli," the Seasiders chief told Dave Jones of the Denbighshire Visitor.
"If we can carry that form into the Aberystwyth game we must have a decent chance. We've already made history by getting the furthest the club has ever been in the Welsh Cup and now we want to make the semi-finals."
The condition of Parker, who limped off with an ankle knock during Saturday's 1-0 reverse against Llanelli, will be assessed during the week, but he is very doubtful.
Defender Bevan Humphreys is also suspended, but striker Steve Bowes - who has missed the last two games - is back from holiday while winger Dan Evans, injured for the Llanelli match, will be looked at in training this week.