Hawks ready for hot reception (From The Argus)

Hawks ready for hot reception

12:00pm Friday 12th February 2010 in

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George Parris expects his Whitehawk players to have no problems handling the pressure at Marske United tomorrow.

The Hawks head to Cleveland for their FA Vase last 16 replay with a quarter-final trip to Gresley awaiting the winners.

Marske proved a tough side to break down at East Brighton Park in last Saturday’s 1-1 draw when a noisy travelling contingent made it like a home tie for the team based near Middlesbrough.

Hawks are expecting an even more intimidating atmosphere tomorrow but joint boss Parris is not worried about it.

Parris, who leads his side north today, said: “We have played in some important games already this season and there is no reason why, with the squad we have got, we can’t go there and give a good account of ourselves.

“I think there is more to come from us and from our point of view that is encouraging. We will see whether there is any more to come from Marske.

“Although we didn’t play well last week we still created a couple of chances.”

Experienced defender Justin Harris should be fit despite a niggling ankle problem but forward Wes Tate is doubtful with a calf strain.

Chris Brencher and Danny Bird, who were left out of the 16 last Saturday, are in contention for places but striker Ryan McBride is still not fit to return.

The quarter-finals will take place two weeks tomorrow.