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OXFORD City Stars have received a double boost ahead of their weekend fixtures in South Division 1.

Basement boys Stars welcome back captain James Clarke for a rare Saturday night home game with second-placed Chelmsford Chieftans (7.30) at Oxpens Rink, plus tomorrow’s trip to leaders Streatham Redskins (6.45).

This was followed by the news that Mike Whillock is set to return to action much sooner than expected.

It was feared the 21-year-old had suffered cruciate ligament damage, resulting in a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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But tests have shown that’s not the case and the forward could be back in action in little more than a week or two.

Otherwise, Stars are unchanged for what looks like being a very tough weekend.

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