Northern League: Larmouth calls for focus as Boldon CA prepare for Ryton test

Boldon CA are understandably high on confidence ahead of Saturday’s home game with Northern League Division Two rivals Ryton and Crawcrook Albion.

However, in-form forward Callum Larmouth has stressed the need for focus ahead of what he anticipates will be a stern test of his side’s promotion credentials. Last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Darlington Town means Boldon remain unbeaten in their 12 league fixtures during the opening two months of the campaign and they lie just three points behind leaders Billingham Town and have the benefit of holding a game-in-hand on the frontrunners.

Ryton will arrive at The Villa looking to claim a win that could see them move into the play-off places if results elsewhere fall in their favour - and that is why Larmouth believes ‘an exciting game’ lies in wait.

He told The Gazette: “Confidence is good amongst the lads, we are buzzing with the start we’ve had. We are taking each game as it comes and not getting too excited as we know it’s a long season ahead of us. I know a lot about Ryton. They have some good players in the squad and a good management team behind them. They are a hard team to play against so it will definitely be an exciting game - but we are prepared and ready to go.”

Jordan Laidler will miss out for Boldon as he serves a suspension for the red card he received after coming on as a substitute in a 4-0 win against Seaham Red Star earlier this month.

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