Wake-up call for Wilmslow

Defeat in the semi-finals of the Cheshire Cup by Sandbach is seen as a blessing in disguise by Wilmslow High.

"We’ve one or two bits and pieces and a cut eye from training, but we're in good shape and we've prepared as well as we can," says coach Stuart Dodds.

"We were beaten by Sandbach in our only game since the semis and that was arguably the best preparation we could have had.

"We were a bit rusty and needed a game. It also highlighted our deficiencies and made us take a good look at ourselves. It emphasised that if you don’t play to your strengths you can get beaten.

"Otherwise. we've been concentrating solely on our own game. It's too late to be thinking about the opposition.

"I've locked horns with Ermysted's coach Ian Douglas a few times and he's a very good coach, so they will be well prepared.

"I'm pleased that we have James Hall leading the side. He’s a very mature lad and someone who won't be fazed by the occasion. He's the sort of player everybody wants in their team. His attitude is spot on and he’ll lead from the front.

"The main thing is that we've got there and now we want to produce our best on the day."