New midfielder signed
COLWYN BAY manager Neil Young was set to complete the signing of former Chester City midfielder Ryan Williams late today (October 12).
And he says he expects that to one of three or possibly four new signings completed in time for Saturday's important home game against Trafford.
Williams, who was a highly rated member of Chester's youth team, will not be eligible to play against Prestatyn Town in the North Wales Coast Cup on Tuesday (October 13, 7.30pm kick-off) and in a mounting casualty list, Neil Young will need to check on injuries to SEVEN players before finalising a team.
The main concern is over goalkeeper Chris Sanna who has ankle and shoulder injuries following last Saturday's win at Harrogate - and with no reserve keeper in the squad.
"I am hoping that Chris will be able to play, but if not I do have another keeper lined up and we will ask the Coast FA for special dispensation to allow us to bring him in," said the manager.
Tim Brandreth (calf injuries), Anthony Sheehan (ribs), Carl Clampitt (stomach strain), Stuart Graves (back) and Jimmy Kelly (calf) will all need late checks, while Jamie Dunn (mumps) and Lee Davey (groin) are definitely ruled out.
"Josh Macauley also has a sore calf and we will have to wait for a decision from Tranmere Rovers about whether he can play or not," added Neil.
"It is a bit of nightmare situation and with a very important game against Trafford on Saturday I don't want to play anybody if it means they could be ruled out on Saturday.
"Jimmy Kelly's problem is more a bit of reaction after his first game in seven weeks last Saturday and if possible we will rest him on Tuesday.
" All my eggs are virtually in one basket now in trying to get the club promoted and the league has to take preference.
"Having said that, Prestatyn is a game we want to win because we will then be at home to Rhyl in th next round which should attract a lot of interest and it will be nice for me to be up against my former club."
Prestatyn, who include former Colwyn Bay player Andy Moran in their ranks, have had an excellent start to their season in the Welsh Premier with a top four place in the table and only one defeat in eight league games so far.
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