| Caton dismisses European thoughts |
| Wednesday 10 February 2010 |
 BALA Town boss Colin Caton has dismissed thoughts of a stunning European qualification from their first season in the Welsh Premier. A victory at Elements Cefn Druids on Friday night would fire the men from Maes Tegid into the top-five, just three points adrift of the European qualification spots. But when asked if he was thinking about Europe, Caton quipped: "Only on holiday! I will be going to Spain, but I won't be playing football there!" With four wins in a row to open 2010 and three victories over Druids already this season, the Lakesiders will be favourites to claim the points at Plas Kynaston. But Caton anticipates a tough test and told the Denbighshire Free Press: "Druids are suffering with financial restraints, but Waynne (Phillips) and Lee (Jones) have done a fantastic job there. "They’re always going to be well organised and they’re a good footballing side." Bala go into the game with a number of key figures out through injury. Goalkeeper Leon Bimpson missed out and will be replaced by Matthew Boswell, while striker John Toner is also out of contention with a thigh strain and the influential Owain Roberts is another injury victim. While Caton believes Europe is beyond his squad, he has set his players a target to ensure the club remains in the top flight next season. The top 10 are almost certain to retain their status and, with 13 games to play, eighth placed Bala are eight points clear of Deryn Brace’s Carmarthen Town in eleventh. "I think we need 11 points now and three wins and two draws should do," added Caton. Photo: Bala already have three victories over Druids this season. |