Nuge Prepares Troops For Yeovil Test

Last updated : 17 August 2005 By Richard Evans
Super Kev.....
Assistant Manager Kevin Nugent is preparing his reserves for tonight's trip to Huish Park, where the Pontin's Holiday Combination League finally gets underway. A mixture of youngsters, senior players and trialists will make their way to Somerset for tonight's 7pm kick-off, with many hoping to stake their claim for a first-team place.

The Swans are likely to take a relatively strong line-up to Huish Park, with Brian Murphy, Andy Gurney, Gary Fisken, Chad Bond and Paul Connor all likely starters. Kevin McLeod could also get a run-out as he attempts to regain some form after a series of injuries, while Nigerian International Minabo Asechemie is also set to feature in midfield.

Yeovil have also announced quite a strong squad to play tonight, with a number of regulars from last season's League Two championship winning side set to feature. Amongst them is the high-scoring Kevin Gall and Paul Terry, brother of England International John.

Last season saw the reserves endure a poor season, eventually finishing second from bottom in the division. Pressures exerted on the first team often left the reserves short of players and experience and this showed at several points over the course of the year.

An 8-1 defeat at Bristol City, in which Kevin Nugent was forced to play as centre-back for much of the game, combined with a 10-1 loss at Plymouth were the undoubted low points of the campaign. However, there were highs too, with the Swans achieving a fantastic 1-0 win at Ninian Park against a strong Cardiff line-up and their 4-0 demolition of Plymouth later in the season.