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MICHAEL TAYLOR: The City striker should be fit for Saturday.

MICHAEL TAYLOR: The City striker should be fit for Saturday.

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Chester hold no fear for us says City boss

UNJUST: Worcester City’s Danny Edwards does not deserve any of the criticism he has received in recent weeks, according to manager Carl Heeley.

UNJUST: Worcester City’s Danny Edwards does not deserve any of the criticism he has received in recent weeks, according to manager Carl Heeley.

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Weekend break gives City players chance to bond

UNJUST: Any criticism of Ellis Deeney is not helpful, according to City manager Carl Heeley.

UNJUST: Any criticism of Ellis Deeney is not helpful, according to City manager Carl Heeley.

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We are in it together at City and all make mistakes

Signs are there to justify position

Signs are there to justify position

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Signs are there for City to justify position

Arsenal thriller gives us sense of perspective in non-league

Arsenal thriller gives us sense of perspective in non-league

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Arsenal thriller gives us sense of perspective in non-league

CUP BLOW: Worcester City’s Lee Ayres pulled up with a knee injury during his side’s 3-1 extra-time defeat to Redditch in the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup quarter-final.

CUP BLOW: Worcester City’s Lee Ayres pulled up with a knee injury during his side’s 3-1 extra-time defeat to Redditch in the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup quarter-final.

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We have to keep on believing after cup exits

DEDICATED: Groundsman Tom Allcut, along with Paul Humphries, have been working hard on the St George’s Lane pitch.

DEDICATED: Groundsman Tom Allcut, along with Paul Humphries, have been working hard on the St George’s Lane pitch.

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Lane pitch returning to its former glory

MATT SARGEANT: The young keeper played in front of a crowd of more than 1,000 at St George’s Lane on Monday night as City beat Weston 1-0.

MATT SARGEANT: The young keeper played in front of a crowd of more than 1,000 at St George’s Lane on Monday night as City beat Weston 1-0.

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There is no place like the Lane

TAKING HIS CHANCE: After nearly six weeks away from first team action, Lee Ayres (right) returned for City against Solihull Moors.

TAKING HIS CHANCE: After nearly six weeks away from first team action, Lee Ayres (right) returned for City against Solihull Moors.

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This strong squad is giving me headaches

HITMAN: Rob Elvins has a knack of getting goals according to City manager Carl Heeley.

HITMAN: Rob Elvins has a knack of getting goals according to City manager Carl Heeley.

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City's goal scoring has spread around team

We can take stock of a good start before cup tie

We can take stock of a good start before cup tie

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We can take stock of a good start before cup tie

RIGHT ATTITUDE: Worcester City midfielder Matt Birley was praised by manager Carl Heeley for his professionalism after he was dropped for his side’s defeat at Gainsborough.

RIGHT ATTITUDE: Worcester City midfielder Matt Birley was praised by manager Carl Heeley for his professionalism after he was dropped for his side’s defeat at Gainsborough.

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We have got to deliver and be ruthless in games

Our red mist and yellow peril may cost us dear

Our red mist and yellow peril may cost us dear

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Our red mist and yellow peril may cost us dear

STAR TEAM: Worcester City assistant manager Matt Gardiner, Mike Symons and Sam Brookes in training.

STAR TEAM: Worcester City assistant manager Matt Gardiner, Mike Symons and Sam Brookes in training.

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Video analysis can only help us make progress

GOAL-GETTER: Rob Elvins scored at Bradford Park Avenue.

GOAL-GETTER: Rob Elvins scored at Bradford Park Avenue.

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It’ll be a tough season

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A season to remember

INVESTMENT WELCOMED: Worcester City chairman Anthony Hampson will encourage cash boosts to help the club says Carl Heeley.

INVESTMENT WELCOMED: Worcester City chairman Anthony Hampson will encourage cash boosts to help the club says Carl Heeley.

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Uncertain times are ahead for the club

STAYING POWER: Carl Heeley hopes a crop of Worcester City’s youngsters including Jacob Rowe (right), will stay at St George’s Lane next season.

STAYING POWER: Carl Heeley hopes a crop of Worcester City’s youngsters including Jacob Rowe (right), will stay at St George’s Lane next season.

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Destiny still in our hands despite loss

SHABIR KHAN: Has come through the ranks at City.

SHABIR KHAN: Has come through the ranks at City.

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We’ll reap benefits from new system

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Boston win highlights squad strength

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Season is still alive on two fronts for us

GOAL-SCORER: City striker Mike Symons netted against Gainsborough on Monday night.

GOAL-SCORER: City striker Mike Symons netted against Gainsborough on Monday night.

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We need City fans more than ever

MISSED CHANCE: Danny Carey-Bertram was denied a chance to build up his match fitness after Worcester City’s midweek cup clash at Stourbridge was abandoned.

MISSED CHANCE: Danny Carey-Bertram was denied a chance to build up his match fitness after Worcester City’s midweek cup clash at Stourbridge was abandoned.

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Stourbridge wasn’t our only time in the dark

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Kevin O’Connor.

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Kevin O’Connor.

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‘The Machine’ is a top captain

DROUGHT: City striker Mike Symons is going through a barren spell.

DROUGHT: City striker Mike Symons is going through a barren spell.

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Home comforts await us

COMMUTES: City striker Mike Symons travels up from Gloucestershire for training.

COMMUTES: City striker Mike Symons travels up from Gloucestershire for training.

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City looking for a training base

PERFORMER: City have improved the squad with the acquisition of Stuart Whitehead, left.

PERFORMER: City have improved the squad with the acquisition of Stuart Whitehead, left.

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I don’t understand why there’s so much rivalry

INJURED: Defender Lee Ayres is fighting to be fit for Saturday.

INJURED: Defender Lee Ayres is fighting to be fit for Saturday.

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Glad to see the back of bad January

INJURY WORRY: City’s Danny Edwards (right) had to come off during the 2-1 defeat at Halifax with a groin problem.

INJURY WORRY: City’s Danny Edwards (right) had to come off during the 2-1 defeat at Halifax with a groin problem.

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Stunned by Halifax’s injury-time comeback

sticky patch: Ryan Clarke and his fellow Worcester City defenders need a confidence boost.

sticky patch: Ryan Clarke and his fellow Worcester City defenders need a confidence boost.

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Return to basics to get confidence back

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Our away form still needs to get better

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Our progression can continue next year

NEEDED HELP: Party-planner Danny Edwards.

NEEDED HELP: Party-planner Danny Edwards.

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No worries over my players this Christmas

TOP PAIR: Carl Heeley rates midfielders Kevin O’Connor and Tom Thorley very highly indeed.

TOP PAIR: Carl Heeley rates midfielders Kevin O’Connor and Tom Thorley very highly indeed.

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Kevin and Tom are my marvellous midfielders

SIMON BROWN: Scored the winner against Hinckley United.

SIMON BROWN: Scored the winner against Hinckley United.

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Our league success has given us great belief

CLOSED DOWN: City winger Danny Edwards takes on his marker in the FA Trophy defeat to Harrogate.

CLOSED DOWN: City winger Danny Edwards takes on his marker in the FA Trophy defeat to Harrogate.

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Visit of leaders holds no fear for players

FLASHBACK: City boss Carl Heeley faces ex-Worcester manager Andy Preece (left) in last season’s FA Trophy first round. The match ended 1-0 to City and then-right-back Graham Ward is pictured taking a throw-in.

FLASHBACK: City boss Carl Heeley faces ex-Worcester manager Andy Preece (left) in last season’s FA Trophy first round. The match ended 1-0 to City and then-right-back Graham Ward is pictured taking a throw-in.

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Trophy gives us hope of a lucrative season

DANNY CAREY-BERTRAM: Possesses a superb attitude.

DANNY CAREY-BERTRAM: Possesses a superb attitude.

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We must keep it tight away in the early stages

BIG MISS: Top-scorer Mike Symons is out injured.

BIG MISS: Top-scorer Mike Symons is out injured.

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Droylsden beating is a wake-up call for us

SIMON BROWN: BA BARACUS: A potential look-alike for BA Baracus?

SIMON BROWN: BA BARACUS: A potential look-alike for BA Baracus?

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Crazy tomfoolery is all for a good cause

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The unsung heroes keep this club going

CONSISTENT APPROACH: By midfielder Kevin O’Connor.

CONSISTENT APPROACH: By midfielder Kevin O’Connor.

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Players keen to build on winning league run

ACES HIGH: City’s Emeka Nwadike enjoys a game of cards.

ACES HIGH: City’s Emeka Nwadike enjoys a game of cards.

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Being united is crucial for any success

ASA CHARLTON: Travelling was too much for the defender.

ASA CHARLTON: Travelling was too much for the defender.

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Time for all to leave cup loss in past

LEE SMITH: The new Worcester City striker, pictured playing for Nuneaton Town this season, boasts an impressive scoring record. Picture: COVENTRY TELEGRAPH.

LEE SMITH: The new Worcester City striker, pictured playing for Nuneaton Town this season, boasts an impressive scoring record. Picture: COVENTRY TELEGRAPH.

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Dreaming of a run as we kick off in FA Cup

MIKE SYMONS: Is proving people wrong with his goals.

MIKE SYMONS: Is proving people wrong with his goals.

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Expectations being exceeded at the Lane

ROB ELVINS: His versatility is big bonus for Worcester.

ROB ELVINS: His versatility is big bonus for Worcester.

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Utility players worth their weight in gold

LOYAL FANS: Worcester City supporters show their appreciation at St George’s Lane.

LOYAL FANS: Worcester City supporters show their appreciation at St George’s Lane.

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Close link with support is vital in non-league game

HAMSTRING INJURY: For winger Danny Edwards.

HAMSTRING INJURY: For winger Danny Edwards.

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Strong finish to games is pleasing me

STRENGTH IN DEPTH: Asa Charlton missed Monday’s win.

STRENGTH IN DEPTH: Asa Charlton missed Monday’s win.

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Start to the season has pleased me

SIMON BROWN: One of Worcester City’s summer recruits.

SIMON BROWN: One of Worcester City’s summer recruits.

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Key role for fans to play in delivering success

ROB ELVINS: Improved as a defender this season.

ROB ELVINS: Improved as a defender this season.

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It was a campaign of mixed emotions

COMMITMENT: Mark Clyde will not accept players who aren’t prepared to work hard for Worcester City.

COMMITMENT: Mark Clyde will not accept players who aren’t prepared to work hard for Worcester City.

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Some players’ lack of motivation is unacceptable

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