FELIXSTOWE and Walton United manager Glen Driver today stressed that it will take a magnificent performance from his side to maintain their fine record against Ridgeons League Premier Division leaders CRC.

Elvin King

FELIXSTOWE and Walton United manager Glen Driver today stressed that it will take a magnificent performance from his side to maintain their fine record against Ridgeons League Premier Division leaders CRC.

The Seasiders have never lost a top division game against the Cambridge-based youngsters, and Driver looks back on last season's 1-0 victory at the Abbey Stadium as the best result of his managerial career.

“I've gained some good results at Leiston and then at Felixstowe,” said Driver.

“But we played so well at Cambridge last season it beat everything. We were applauded off the field by home fans.

“I'm looking for a similar display against a side that is having a phenomenal run and my tip to win the title.

“It's a good test for us, and it won't be the be-all or end-all if we lose.”

Driver played for Needham Market and they along with Leiston will be hoping that Felixstowe can put a dampener on CRC's charge to the title.

Matt Stace has moved to AFC Sudbury, Gavin Frost to Woodbridge Town and Sheridan Driver returned to the States, and Driver says that he may have to release more players.

“I'll possibly have to let one or two players go,” explained Driver, whose side is punching above its weight compared to the player budgets of many of their rivals.

“We are trying to build for next season, but if I'm still in charge or not the club will be in a better position than it was when I took over.”

Woodbridge visit a Walsham-le-Willows side that lost all three January games played. Woodbridge gained their first home point of the season against Norwich United last weekend, but face punishment having been officially charged with fielding two ineligible players in their 5-1 win at Felixstowe on January 2.

Leiston entertain Hadleigh United having opened up a 13- point cushion over fourth-placed Stanway.

Debenham entertain Wisbech having lost their last three games and will be looking to gain from their opponents not having played since December 28.

In the Kingsley Healthcare SIL kick-off times have been moved back to 2.30pm with Felixstowe United regaining top spot if they can beat Old Newton.