EDDIE Odhiambo is relishing the chance to continue fighting on two fronts as North Leigh target an Oxfordshire Senior Cup upset tonight.
The Millers face Oxford City in the last four at Court Place Farm (7.45pm), with Oxford United lying in wait in the final.
Both teams are flying high in their respective divisions, with Ross Jenkins’ side sixth in Vanarama National League South.
North Leigh play two tiers below in Pitching In Southern League Division 1 Central, where they sit fifth.
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The Millers have a big week ahead of them, with fellow high-fliers Ware visiting Eynsham Park on Saturday, and their manager insists it is perfect preparation.
“We’ve been playing the top five (in Division 1 Central) these last few weeks, so this keeps us at that level,” Odhiambo said.
“I’ve always wondered why people complain about having too many games, because it means you’re doing something right.
“We’re relishing it and looking forward to it.”
City put out a strong side against Easington Sports in the quarter-finals and Odhiambo is expecting more of the same tonight.
The former United player said: “I’ve watched them play a fair amount of times, especially earlier in the season.
“I’ve been really impressed with how aggressive they are and how hard they work.
“We’ll have to be good and lucky.
“It’s been a really good competition this year, we can see that by the final four teams.
“You can’t have any passengers, so when somebody plays there can’t be any excuses.
“The players have got to take their opportunity when it comes.”
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