Ian Rowe hoping for another 'dream' cup run
Sporting Khalsa boss Ian Rowe admits it would be a dream come true if his side can emulate another glorious FA Cup run ahead of tonight’s replay against Market Drayton Town, writes Jamie Brassington.
The Midland League side reached the FA Cup fourth qualifying round – the one before the first round proper – for the first time in their history two years ago where they were knocked out by FC United of Manchester 3-1 at home.
Rowe said: “If we can emulate something like that again it would be amazing. That is what dreams are made of. But let’s not get carried away.”
Khalsa drew 1-1 with Market Drayton Town in the FA Cup at home on Saturday, forcing a replay at Greenfields.
Marvin Nisbett gave Khalsa the lead around 67 minutes after heading home at the back post from a Callum Cooper cross. But their hard work was undone when they conceded an own goal in the 87 minute off Shawn Boothe.
Rowe added: “It is game we could have done without. It would have been nice if we had got the job done.”
AFC Wulfrunians travel to Westfields for an FA Cup replay tomorrow following a 1-1 draw at home on Saturday.
In the league, Stourport Swifts head to Bromsgrove Sporting tonight. They drew their last league game1-1 against Lye Town at home last Tuesday. Of the West Midlands League teams, Wolverhampton Casuals face an FA Cup replay at Boldmere St Michaels after drawing 2-2 on Saturday.
In the league, tonight’s fixtures see Cradley Town host Wednesfield. Cradley drew 1-1 with Bewdley Town on Saturday, while Wednesfield beat Pegasus Juniors 4-1. Tividale welcome Bewdley Town after beating Walsall Wood 1-0 in the FA Cup on Saturday.
Tomorrow’s fixtures see Bilston Town Community host AFC Bridgnorth, Dudley Town entertain Wellington Amateurs and Dudley Sports travel to Smethwick.
