Evo-Stik Southern League

NORTH Leigh striker Jimmy Deabill has been backed by North Leigh boss Mark Gee to make an impact at the Eynsham Park club, when he returns to match fitness.

Deabill had a busy weekend last week, turning out as a 74th-minute substitute for North Leigh in the FA Trophy, before heading up the A34 to play as a second-half substitute for Kidlington, where he is dual-registered, in the Hellenic League And Gee was only too happy for this as Deabill looks to improve his fitness.

“It was unusual, but I was happy with the arrangement.

“He’s been doing well for us, but needs a bit of sharpness.

“He will continue at Kidlington tomorrow too. It’s something that suits both clubs, and helps Jimmy out too.”

North Leigh face a swift Division 1 South & West return fixture against Tiverton Town tomorrow when they make the long trip to Devon.

The Millers beat Tiverton 2-0 at Eynsham Park three weeks ago.

Gee said: “I’m always a bit wary about playing the same side so soon.

“They’ve improved since we beat them, while we’ve had a couple of negative results, so it’s important to get back on track.”

Tom Franklin completes a three-match ban and misses the game.

Abingdon United entertain Mangotsfield United at Northcourt Road, with boss Richie Bourne buoyed by the performance in last weekend’s FA Trophy defeat against Chalfont St Peter.

Although Abingdon lost 4-3, Bourne, who names an unchanged squad, said there were some positive signs.

“We played well in patches, and could have been 2-0 up.

“We switched off at key moments, but in terms of the performance, there were some encouraging signs.

“I have to say the spirit in the camp is still really high, despite what’s been happening lately with the budget cut.

“We just need a positive result to kick-start us.”

In the Premier Division, Banbury United travel to Chippenham Town, looking to bounce back from successive heavy defeats against Stourbridge (5-0) and Weymouth (5-1).

Ben Thackeray misses the trip as he is away.

TOMORROW’S SQUADS

Didcot Tn (v Bishops Cleeve, home): from Beames, Elkins, Halliday, Henderson, Mudge, Howell, Millar, Bayley, Asombang, Seaward, Davis, Concannon, Bangura, Parker, Lynch, Turner.

North Leigh (v Tiverton Tn, away): from Warrell, Parish, Hole, Organ, Flanagan, Williams, Burnell, Bowles, Sanders, McCabe, Osborne-Ricketts, Mills, Caton, Hopkins.

Abingdon Utd (v Mangotsfield Utd, home): from J Foster, Smith, Carnell, Buck, Allaway, Kingsbeer, Biddle, Doyle, Parfitt, Packer, Young, Collier, Evans, A Foster.

Banbury Utd (v Chippenham Tn, away): from Kemp, Williams, Polk, Kinch, Hutchcox, Hinchcliffe, Coleman, Kingston, Howell, Stanbridge, Youngs, Woodley, Green, Edmonds, Cole, Walker.