Hutchings warns of cup banana skin

Monday 26th October 2009, 9:44AM GMT.

MANAGER 9 TS 20Walsall manager Chris Hutchings has warned his side they must be professional after being drawn at Stourbridge in the FA Cup first round.

The Saddlers clash with the Glassboys in the first round on November 7 at the War Memorial Ground, subject to Football Association clearance.

Despite being four rungs above their Southern League Premier Division opponents, Saddlers manager Hutchings has told his side they must be prepared for a battle.

He said: “It’s a tie that we are looking forward to. Stourbridge will be well up for it due to the fact that they are at home and it’s a local derby but we will go there prepared to roll our sleeves up, work hard and do a professional job.

“These sort of games are what the FA Cup is all about and it’s sure to be a keenly-contested encounter. We will give them the respect that they deserve, but at the same time, make sure that we make progress.”


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    Pete

    Is this the same Stourbridge that got stuffed 5-0 at Rushall a couple of months back?

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