Birmingham and Solihull ‘won’t talk about promotion’
Pete Glackin admits the word ‘promotion’ is not mentioned amongst the Birmingham and Solihull players despite the club sitting at the summit of Midlands Premier.
Pete Glackin admits the word ‘promotion’ is not mentioned amongst the Birmingham and Solihull players despite the club sitting at the summit of Midlands Premier.
Last week, Cinderford narrowed the gap at the top of the table to just one point following their bonus-point win, but they face a tough test of their promotion credentials in Round 14 of National Two South.
As we approach the halfway point of the season, there are just seven points separating the bottom five in National Two North meaning Round 14 is arguably the most crucial weekend in the season for teams looking to move away from danger.
After Coventry made it thirteen straight victories in National One last weekend, the league leaders now prepare to take on fourth placed Ampthill and District with the aim of strengthening their position at the top.
He was one of the standout performers in National Two North last weekend, but Harry Davey’s display against Sedgley Park certainly wasn’t a one off.
Chinnor edged past fellow promotion candidates Taunton Titans to stretch their unbeaten record to 13 matches this season as they remain on top of National Two South.
Hinckley eventually eased past Stourbridge in Round 13 to stay at the summit of National Two North.
A late Luke Fowden try earned Fylde a narrow victory over Bishop’s Stortford as they continue to try and fight for survival in National One.
Ahead of the Christmas break, Barnes’ back-rower Andy Napier is prioritising promotion back to National Two South after relegation last year.
National Two South leaders Chinnor take on third placed Taunton Titans this weekend with the chance to strengthen their promotion ambitions.