Knight time for Moor

Last updated 14:54, Friday, 29 August 2008

SHINING ARMOUR: Colin Knight returns for Lindal tomorrow

LINDAL have to chance to put one foot in the North Lancs Premier Division as they host Wigton tomorrow.

The clash of the top two in Division One sees the home side go into the game in a three-way race for promotion.

Moor sit second in the table, seven points behind their visitors tomorrow, with Kirkby only four points behind in third.

And first-teamer Jason Rowntree knows the side have it all in their own hands, with two victories guaranteeing promotion.

Rowntree, who is pleased to have Colin Knight back in the side for tomorrow’s game after the birth of daughter Amy, knows the weather may have something to say about their chances, but feels the team have what it takes to go up.

He said: “It's not 100 per cent yet because we got stuffed by the weather last week (when rain prevented them pushing for victory at Hawcoat Park).

“Wigton gave us a bit of a stuffing up there, but we are looking to win this weekend, especially being at home.

“We have been really unlucky with the weather. We lost six points last week when the rain came, yet Kirkby gained six points the week before because the rain came.

“We have lost about 20 points due to rain and if it wasn't for that, we would probablty already be promoted.”