Moore demands business-like Hebburn Town ahead of FC United of Manchester test

Hebburn Town manager Daniel Moore wants his players to ‘go about their business’ as they look to continue their fine run of form with a win at FC United of Manchester this weekend.

Saturday’s hosts have enjoyed a much-improved start to the season and head into Saturday’s game with an opportunity to move into the play-off places in the Northern Premier League Premier Division. However, Hebburn have also struck a rich vein of form after losing just one of their last 11 games in all competitions and remain unbeaten in their last seven league fixtures.

The Hornets are likely to face a big home crowd on Saturday as the game coincides with the international break - but Moore believes his side will play without fear as they look to continue to impress.

He told The Gazette: “I have spoken to the players and we know it’s an international break so they will probably be hoping for a crowd of over 2,000. But for us, we just have to keep doing what we are doing, try and quieten them and go about our business like we did there last year. We are going to have to defend well because they have some good attacking players but we don’t fear anyone at the moment and we are just looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.”

Pleasing

In a season littered with injuries and unavailability, the return to contention of a number of key players now means Moore has several major decisions to make before finalising his plans for Saturday’s game.

However, the Hornets boss is delighted with how his squad is shaping up and insisted they are able to deliver something that has been missing in previous seasons.

He said: “You see we are doing well and we have some good individual form, which is pleasing because the side is doing well and so are the individuals. We will be leaving players out of the squad on Saturday as we have players back and what we have is options in forward areas, which we have maybe lacked in previous years. Right the way across the pitch, we have options, and we have some big calls to make.”

The Hornets have confirmed they have extended the loan deal of Hartlepool United youngster Campbell Darcy ahead of the game.

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