Workington boss eyes Stevenage scalp.
Stevenage Borough v Workington
The FA Carlsberg Trophy
Fourth Round Proper
3pm, Saturday 20 February 2010
Broadhall Way, Stevenage Borough FC
Winning clubs will receive £8,000 from The FA prize fund
Full list of Fourth Round ties Workington AFC may be the lowest placed side left in The FA Carlsberg Trophy, but manager Darren Edmondson sees no reason why his side can't overcome opponents Stevenage Borough and progress to the Semi-Final for the first time in their history.
Workington are currently mid-table in the Conference North, though in Conference Premier title challengers Stevenage, Edmondson accepts they face a difficult challenge.
"We've as good a chance as any," he said. "Stevenage are arguably the best team left in the competition and so it wasn't necessarily the draw we wanted, but if my guys play to their best and they have a bit of an off day then who knows what will happen.
"Don't get me wrong it's a tough match, but one we are looking forward to."
Workington fans are expected to travel in their numbers to Stevenage on Saturday and their manager believes the increased support could provide added inspiration for his players.
"The fans don't usually take coaches to games, but there will be three on Saturday, as well as those travelling by train. There was a good following against [AFC] Wimbledon in the last round and we hope it will be the same again. That is important."
The past two seasons have seen the club play their highest level of football for 30 years and Edmondson, a former Carlisle United and Huddersfield Town defender, hopes the club can extend their run in the competition to provide essential financial support.
He added: "The Trophy provides much needed revenue. That is important at a small club like this.
"We've been on an exciting run. No-one will forget the Wimbledon game in a hurry. We have made dreams and memories for the players. That is what it's all about."
