After last weeks 22-26 defeat at Lightfoot Green against Macclesfield, the Grasshoppers face the Leicester Lions this Saturday.
The Grasshoppers who travel to the Den, the home of the Lions, will be looking for a repeat of the fantastic performance they gave against the hosts earlier in the season when they won 34-8.
The Lions are unbeaten in four games after some impressive performances against Hull Ionians, Bradford and Bingley and Darlington Mowden Park. The Grasshoppers will also have to be aware of the boot of Jon Boden who has punished many teams, including three penalties against Kendal on Saturday.
Inspired
The Grasshoppers will be looking for another inspired performance from youngster Lee Imiolek. The England under 18 starlet, on loan from Sale Sharks, played a brilliantly against Macclesfield despite the result, and even managed to cap his performance with two tries.
The Grasshoppers could also take joy from the fact that despite their loss at the weekend they still managed to climb one place in the National Division Three North league table.
Tough
The Lions pose a tough test, with both teams evenly balanced in the league in sixth and seventh position, with the Lions having the slight edge with five points.
Indiscipline has been a sore point for Preston manager Alex Keay, after Lee Imiolek was yellow carded two weeks ago against Huddersfield he was disappointed to see club captain Darren Wilson penalised for punching in retaliation in the opening minutes against Macclesfield. Keay added that he is looking to improve the Grasshoppers indiscipline during the coming weeks.
“Hard”
Looking ahead to Saturdays clash with the Lions Keay added: “Going to the Den is a hard place to pick up points, but when we played them earlier in the season I didn’t think they looked that good and I think we will be able to punish their defence. But they have some good players, their second row is pretty strong and their full backs are quick.
“We also have a lot of injuries this week, about a dozen or so with Phil Whyte and John Peterson still out injured. These injuries disrupt the continuity of the side and it doesn’t help for competition for places, my squad is stretched to the limit.
“I was pleased with our defence last week but I’m looking to improve our line speed in training this week and try to develop more continuity into our play. We have to learn to keep control of the ball more and obviously when we lose it, get it back as quickly as possible.”
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The Grasshoppers who travel to the Den, the home of the Lions, will be looking for a repeat of the fantastic performance they gave against the hosts earlier in the season when they won 34-8.
The Lions are unbeaten in four games after some impressive performances against Hull Ionians, Bradford and Bingley and Darlington Mowden Park. The Grasshoppers will also have to be aware of the boot of Jon Boden who has punished many teams, including three penalties against Kendal on Saturday.Inspired
The Grasshoppers will be looking for another inspired performance from youngster Lee Imiolek. The England under 18 starlet, on loan from Sale Sharks, played a brilliantly against Macclesfield despite the result, and even managed to cap his performance with two tries.
The Grasshoppers could also take joy from the fact that despite their loss at the weekend they still managed to climb one place in the National Division Three North league table.
Tough
The Lions pose a tough test, with both teams evenly balanced in the league in sixth and seventh position, with the Lions having the slight edge with five points.
Indiscipline has been a sore point for Preston manager Alex Keay, after Lee Imiolek was yellow carded two weeks ago against Huddersfield he was disappointed to see club captain Darren Wilson penalised for punching in retaliation in the opening minutes against Macclesfield. Keay added that he is looking to improve the Grasshoppers indiscipline during the coming weeks.
“Hard”
Looking ahead to Saturdays clash with the Lions Keay added: “Going to the Den is a hard place to pick up points, but when we played them earlier in the season I didn’t think they looked that good and I think we will be able to punish their defence. But they have some good players, their second row is pretty strong and their full backs are quick.
“We also have a lot of injuries this week, about a dozen or so with Phil Whyte and John Peterson still out injured. These injuries disrupt the continuity of the side and it doesn’t help for competition for places, my squad is stretched to the limit.
“I was pleased with our defence last week but I’m looking to improve our line speed in training this week and try to develop more continuity into our play. We have to learn to keep control of the ball more and obviously when we lose it, get it back as quickly as possible.”
What chances do you think the Grasshoppers have of vixctory this weekend?
Leave your opinions below.
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