A home match against a Northampton team much fancied for promotion, and currently sitting 3rd in the league, unbeaten. Our 'strength' in depth is being tested with a number of probable absences fir this weekend. Rio, Longy, Charlie Colkett and Sambou all pretty much definitely out, so the only possible returnees are Mcdonald and/or Richards (might it be time to give Offord a go a central midfield, and pair Mcdonald with BSD if he returns?). Our bench is going to look pretty threadbare come 3 o'clock on Saturday. However, we have shown that we can grind out a result, and we'll possibly do better against a side that'll cone to fortress gresty, fancy their chances against us and leave space for out attacking players to exploit. Trying to stay positive, 2 - 1 to the Alex, but I do agree with those calling for a strengthening of the first team squad, especially in midfield and right back. Mellor, Thomas and Uwakwe can't play every minute of every game.