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CUP GIANT-KILLER RETURNS

CUP GIANT-KILLER RETURNS

Steve Reynolds29 Aug 2014 - 12:20
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Blues face an old foe in Saturday's FA Cup Preliminary Round tie against Lichfield City at Harrison Park.

In a quirk of Cup fate, the man who downed Leek in last years competition is back in Town.

Ahmet Bilgimer starred for Walsall Wood in last season's shock Preliminary Round victory over Blues will line up for Lichfield City.

Those who saw the replay at Walsall Wood will recall Bilgimer's magnificent angled volley which smashed in at the post to open the scoring as the Midland Alliance side won 2-0.

Lee Casswell will be keen to avoid a repeat of last year's performance having enjoyed runs to the Third Qualifying Round in his previous two seasons.

Blues have a full squad to pick from with the exception of Sean Kinsella who is still recovering from the broken ankle he sustained in pre-season.

Lichfield will be without central defender Jon Huckfield who is out after sustaining a broken rib last weekend.

The tie is worth £1925 to the victors with a home tie against Wellington or Stourport Swifts awaiting the winners.

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