| Keeper Roberts returns with the Steelmen |
| Tuesday 16 February 2010 |
 GOALKEEPER Duncan Roberts could be a surprise inclusion in the squad when Port Talbot host Elements Cefn Druids on Tuesday night. Forced out of the game by a recurring knee injury in November 2008, the 30-year-old (pictured) started his career with Norwich City and made 69 Welsh Premier appearances for Llanelli. Recently on the coaching staff at Barry Town, Roberts will act as cover for first-choice Lee Kendall following Tony Pennock’s move to Aberaman. The Steelmen are aiming for a double having beaten the Ancients 1-0 at Plas Kynaston earlier in the campaign in their bid to secure a European spot and welcome back defensive duo Matthew Rees and Lee Surman, who both missed Friday's defeat at Aberystwyth through suspension. Visiting joint manager Waynne Phillips is ruled-out following a minor operation, while defenders Ricky Wright and Dan Barnett are both carrying knocks, and striker Josh Russell is unavailable. "I hope we show the same character as we did on Friday. It's a great chance for our lads because we'll be up against a team in the top half and are playing well," says joint boss Lee Jones. "It will be a tough test for us. They are a very good team at home and Mark Jones has them well drilled and organised. They are always a threat going forward. "We're not expected to go down there and get anything from the game but, if the lads put in the same effort as they did on Friday, then we can't ask for more than that. Anything we get from the game will be a bonus." Neath will again be without suspended defender Ian Hillier when they host Aberystwyth at The Gnoll as both sides bid to strengthen their top six placings and qualify for Europe. The sides drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture at Park Avenue last month. |