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The Terriers will look to build on the league's best home form as they look forward to three away matches. The first on Sunday see's Town take on Worcester City at St George's Lane in the FA Cup. Whilst next up in the league is an away match at MK Dons a week Tuesday before travelling to Bristol City on the Saturday.

With Town second behind Swansea City on goal difference (the Swans have a +20 difference to the Terriers +10), Town will be aiming to add to the four wins away from home already in the league and will be looking to do that against two sides who are currently in the bottom six.

Town who could have won by more than 2-1 on Saturday against Nottingham Forest are looking to give a side a real hammering before the end of the season

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Andy Holdsworth who believes Town will hand out an hammering soon, as revealed that whilst he was receiving treatment during Saturday's Galpharm victory he was hit on the head by a 50p coin. The coin was thrown from the Forest contingent after the visitors had Jack Lester sent off after clashing with Holdsworth.

Holdsworth who thought the referee had given Forest a penalty during the incident in which Lester was sent off, wants this type of activity stamped out.

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The few remaining tickets for the FA Cup clash at Worcester City on Sunday - which is all ticket - go on general sale tomorrow. With the numbers involved, the club as asked that any supporter wishing to see the match with the Conference North side purchase a ticket as early as possible tomorrow

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Pawel Abbott if fit will play against Andy Preece's side on Sunday. Abbott who was missing from the 2-1 home victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday (watched by Andy Morrison - the Worcester assistant boss) has his boss' support to get fit for the FA Cup clash against the non-league side, despite the Terriers hitting form

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On loan Town midfielder Lee Fowler ran the show for Scarborough as the Seadogs beat Halifax Town 2-0 on Saturday. Fowler also scored the opening goal and is hopeful of staying an extended time on loan to Scarborough as he gains quality first team football

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After an unbeaten November, Peter Jackson looks set to be in contention for the League one November Manager of the Month award for November. Jackson whose side are second in the table, and progressed into the next stage of the FA Cup, won two of their league matches and drew the other against Bradford City.

Although it would be extra evidence of Jackson's managerial qualities and another progression of what so far as been an excellent season, many connected with the club will remember the manager of the month award Jackson won for August - the first match in September was a 4-1 home defeat at the hands of Scunthorpe United, the only home defeat of the season so far

Jackson was forced into a number of changes for the visit of improving Forest. Pawel Abbott was not passed fit so he was replaced upfront by Gary Taylor-Fletcher. Chris Brandon came back into the starting line up on the right wing to replace Taylor-Fletcher, whilst Tony Carss made way for the returning Mark Hudson.

The passionate game had everything. Goals, a big crowd, a great Town performance and two red cards. Town had a great chance on 19 minutes to force the opener but Paul Gerrard in the Forest goal tipped away a lovely header by Chris Brandon. From the resulting corner Hudson's shot went just wide.

That just about warmed up the home contingent in the 17,370 crowd as seconds later Danny Schofield gave Town the lead. Showing just why he is perhaps the most skillful player on Town's book, Schofield connected with a long through ball from Danny Adams, before his exquisite control and lob put Town in the lead.

Things got even better for rampant Town five minutes later when Andy Booth scored his eighth goal of the season. Andy Holdsworth and Brandon connected well, before a well executed Brandon cross was met by the powering head of Booth to head in Town's second.

Then a beautiful move which carved open the Forest defence and included multiple Town players saw Schofield cross a venomous shot against the post, as Town's fluidity and stylish football once again delighted the home crowd - this time a large vociferous crowd. As the match drifted towards half time, Forest picked up a couple of cautions, one for a nasty challenge on Town 'keeper Paul Rachbuka.

Town manager Peter Jackson and the crowd felt that the yellow card dished out to Forest striker Jack Lester just before the break for his high challenge on Rachukba should have been red, and Jackson continued vehemently the discussion with the referee as the players went down the Galpharm tunnel for half time.

Although Forest had had chances in the first half, it was Town who dominated it, and once they got into the lead on 20 minutes, it was a justifiable 2-0 lead.

The second half of this match will be remembered for a Forest goal and two sending-off's for the visitors. Just as Town did away at Yeovil Town two weeks ago, a two goal lead was halved in the first minute of the second half.

After his foul just before the break Lester silenced the home crowd and Peter Jackson by scoring Forest's goal. A long ball forward by Forest was flicked on by Gareth Taylor, Lester raced clear and despite the efforts of David Mirfin the former Sheffield United striker gave the 3,200 visiting supporters something to cheer.

Taylor almost scored a second moments after the Forest leveller but his 30 yard screamer was well stopped by Rachbuka. But it was a 10 minute wonder for Forest after the break.

Town began to find their feet in the match again and pressed Forest for a third goal. Booth's flick-on for Gary Taylor-Fletcher put him in the clear only for the summer signing to be hauled down by Forest captain Ian Breckin, who was shown a straight red card for his troubles (58).

With Forest all at sea and Town attacking at will and in waves, Schofield once again saw an effort go just wide as Town looked to breach the faltering Forest defence. Moments later it was that Adams/Schofield connection that saw the mana of the match Danny Schofield drive towards the goal, only for a great interception by a Forest defender.

With 13 minutes left for the visitors to endure another miserable away defeat, things got worse for their manager Gary Megson. Andy Holdsworth and Jack Lester clashed in the box, the Forest striker went pathetically to the pitch and the referee made no mistake by revealing a second yellow card to the Forest goalscorer, to send Forest to nine men.

With Town still pressurising for a third goal a scramble in the Forest goal area almost brought it, but four different Town chances were blocked by the Forest defence, with only them knowing how.

With time running out and Forest trying their best to produce a second goal, Town captain Jon Worthington was shown a yellow card - the only Town booking of the match, Brandon's 25 yard shot on an open Forest goal went just wide after Gerrard had come forward for a late Forest corner.

Town remain second in the table, joint top with Swansea City (goal difference the difference) after the Welsh side grabbed a last minute equaliser at Tranmere Rovers.

Town manager Peter Jackson called the performance "outstanding", as Town served up some wonderful football in the first half of a pulsating match. Although he did not get the clean sheet he wanted before the match and believes his team can still get better.

Jackson was delighted with three points against a team he still believes will be there or there abouts at the end of the season. He also felt the season best crowd at the Galpharm Stadium enjoyed the football produced for them.

That sentiment is not echoed by Forest manager Gary Megson. He feels that if his side's poor away form does not end soon they will finish mid table. He had few quorums with the two red cards, simply saying that his players need to be more "professional".

Stats:

Ball Possession: Town: 52%, Nottingham: 48%
Shots: Town: 14, Nottingham: 6
Shots on target: Town: 7, Nottingham: 3
Corners: Town: 7, Nottingham: 2
Yellow Cards: Town: 1, Forest: 5
Red Cards: Town 0, Forest 2

The goalless draw keeps Town in touch with leaders Swansea City and open up a two-point gap on third place Southend United who lost 2-0 at next Saturday's opponents Nottingham Forest.

The draw in the end was a fair result in what was a full bloodied West Yorkshire derby encounter and although Town had the better of the first half it was Bradford who almost scored after the restart when Mark Bower hit the outside of a post.

With time of the clash running out, Nathan Clarke almost stole the show as he did at Valley Parade when he placed a lob over the head of the City 'keeper only to see it chip the crossbar. But for the near 3,500 Bradford supporters, they would have been delighted with a point at high-flying Huddersfield and to be fair Colin Todd and his players deserved it.

Although Town controlled large parts of the match with a little bit more enterprise in front of goal and a little bit more luck they could have won this, but Town boss Peter Jackson was delighted with the clean sheet and felt the result was "fair".

There was a place on the bench for both Chris Brandon and Adnan Ahmed - who have both returned from injury, with Brandon replacing Pawel Abbott on 66 minutes - due to injury.

The manager also confirmed that Pawel Abbott may need stitches in a knee wound.

Stats:

Ball Possession: Town: 54%, Bradford: 46%
Shots: Town: 7, Bradford: 2
Shots on target: Town: 5, Bradford 2
Corners: Town: 4, Bradford 3

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Following hot on the heels of Chris Brandon, the Town striking Legend known as Andy Booth as signed a one-year contract extension that will take the home-grown son to his Terriers testimonial.

Booth whose current deal ended at the end of this season, as signed a deal that will now keep him at the Galpharm Stadium until 2007, and he will have completed 10 seasons with the Terriers at the end of next season - which as promoted the manager to state that his legend striker will have a testimonial.

It comes ahead of this afternoon's match with Bradford City a fixture that always seems to bring out the best in Andy Booth and this should give him even extra incentive. Town fans will be delighted if he can score the winning goal like he did at Valley Parade last month in the Terriers 2-1 win

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SKY television as announced that the League One clash between Swansea City and Huddersfield Town (who currently sit one and two in the table) will be shown live on SKY Sports television.

It will be Town's first ever visit to Swansea's new 19,000 all seater stadium - recently named the Liberty Stadium - and it will also be the first time the TV cameras have been to the home of the Swans to beam a live match.

It does however mean that the contest is brought forward a day to Friday February 25, 2005 with a 19:45 kick off

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Big Scottish central defender Martin McIntosh's nightmare Huddersfield career looks set to continue. McIntosh's knee injury looks to have flared up again, and the Town medical team is concerned about him.

Tosh has not played for the Terriers - the team he signed for this summer - since the 4-2 victory over Chesterfield in the Carling Cup way back in August.

Manager Peter Jackson confirmed that his defender has suffered a set-back and they are now going to assess him once more

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Two crocked midfielders will return for their respective club on Saturday in the West Yorkshire derby. Town's Chris Brandon will return to the starting line up having missed the last match through injury, whilst Marc Bridge-Wilkinson is in the frame for a return to the Bradford City line-up - he has been out for nine weeks

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Junior Mendes looks set to move permanently to Northampton Town as the Cobblers move to take Mendes for the maximum 93 day loan period.

The conclusion of that would be during the middle of January and the transfer window in which Northampton are heavily tipped to take Mendes from the Terriers

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Popular Chris Brandon has signed a new two-year deal to keep him at the Galpharm Stadium until 2008. Brandon who must be a major tip for the player of the season is Bradford born, but has been delighted in the way the team and club has made him feel.

Brandon would love to score against Bradford City at the weekend but said "promotion is the aim" of the squad

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The Town juniors netted a 3-0 home victory over Lancashire side Burscough Town to book their place in the second round.

The Young Terriers will now face Darlington in the next stage of the FA Youth Cup

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Midfielder Adnan Ahmed played the full 90 minutes of a reserve friendly against Silsden Town at Keighley's Cougar Park. The Terriers won 1-0 with James Hand the scorer. Ahmed who is recovering for a long injury lay off was joined by Martin McIntosh who played nearly 60 minutes of the tie in defence, as the big Scottish centre back recovers from injury.

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The message coming out of the Galpharm ahead of the high noon kick off with local rivals Bradford City is simply "get down early!" With the club expecting around 17,000 at the match, with 3,000 travelling the short distance down the M606 from Bradford, it is expected to be very busy around the stadium.

Added to that the potential for Christmas shoppers, you are encouraged to arrive early on Saturday.

The club has stated that the gates will open at 10:45 with the concourse facilities opening at 11:00

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Tickets will be very few and even further between as Town travel to Conference North side Worcester City in the FA Cup Second round. City's St George's Lane ground can just take over 4,000 and with that in mind, Town fans are reminded that this match will be screened live on BBC television.

The Terriers have just 600 tickets for the match.

250 seats: £13 adults, £7 concessions

350 standing: £12 adults, £6 concessions

Tickets will go on sale to Blue and White foundation members and season ticket holders next Tuesday (November 22) and in the highly unlikely event of any remaining tickets going on general sale a week later

Worcester overcame a stern Chippenham test with a goal on 76 minutes, moments after the visitors had been reduced to 10 men after Iain Harvey was sent off. Harvey protested against a yellow card he received for a foul and immediately was shown a second and sent off.

Town's game at Worcester will take place on December 4 and with around 700 tickets available to Town fans it is a good job it is live on BBC television. The home side had warmed up to the clash with the Bluebirds by demolishing Hendesford Town 6-2 in the Conference North at the weekend.

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After his harsh late sending off during the Terriers 2-1 victory at Yeovil Town midfielder Mark Hudson will be out of Saturday's West Yorkshire derby between Huddersfield Town and Bradford City which kicks off at lunch time at the Galpharm Stadium.

Peter Jackson who saw his side come away from three very hard won points from Huish Park was delighted with his side's battling qualities, but was less complementary about the match referee. Town who had many players booked during a tough second half, saw Jackson disappointed with the referee

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Local rivals Bradford City are to bring over 2,000 of their supporters for the clash with Town on Saturday. City who lost 2-1 on TV to the Terriers last month will be keen for revenge. They won at Town 1-0 last season so Peter Jackson will be aiming for three home points this time around and ensure another derby double over Bradford City

Andy Booth gave Huddersfield the lead after 11 minutes through the big talismanic figure of Booth. Danny Schofield drifting into the Yeovil area following good work from Gary Taylor-Fletcher and the ball fell to Booth who slipped the ball in. Moments later Pawel Abbott almost scored a spectacular second when he was on the end of a long clearance but his overhead effort narrowly missed the target. Booth moments after that effort saw a powerful header hit the bar.

Town's second came on 39 minutes. Abbott and Danny Scholfield both tried to score but the lose ball found Mark Hudson who converted for his third goal of the season. Hudson drove the ball through a crowd of players to give Town a deserved 2-0 advantage.

Yeovil made two substitutions at the break and immediately one of those Kevin Gall go in on the action, he raided down the left and his cross was met by the head of Lee Johnson to put the home side back in the contest.

Tow survived a second half fight back from the hosts but in the process had four players booked and in the 4th minute of injury time Hudson was sent off for a second booking.

Jackson had reintroduced Pawel Abbott to the starting lineup with Chris Brandon failing a late fitness test. Gary Taylor-Fletcher moved to the right. Abbott was substituted on 78 minutes and that allowed Fletch to move into the strikers position with Booth.

Both sides hit the woodwork during an interesting tie, but the fussy referee spoiled things for Town as he showed a plethora of cards during a traumatic second half.

It was a solid three points for the Terriers against a decent Yeovil side and the victory sets up Town for a tough hoem double header against Bradford City next Saturday and then Nottingham Forest a week later.

Due to Swansea City's victory at Southend United, the Terriers move up to second in the table, after ending a run of two league matches without a victory and the 706 travelling Town fans will make the long journey back to West Yorkshire delighted with the efforts of the Town players.

Stats:

Ball Possession: Yeovil: 51%, Town 49%
Shots: Yeovil: 11, Town 8
Shots on target: Yeovil: 7, Town 7
Corners: Yeovil 9, Town 4

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The Galpharm Stadium plays host to the latest Gillette Tri-Nations match, with the stadium hosting Great Britain v New Zealand. GB needs to record a sizeable victory to stand any chance of reaching the final after two defeats already in this competition

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Manager Peter Jackson has revealed that he has 11 players out of contract at the end of the season. Of those, Anthony Lloyd (who he would allow leave for Torquay United if the Gulls wanted him), Junior Mendes (who Northampton want full time) and Lee Fowler.

Another out of contract is the impressive Chris Brandon. Jackson however has confirmed that Town are close to signing a deal with him, and the others are Andy Booth, Phil Senior, Aaron Hardy, John McCombe, Matthew Young, Tony Carss and Danny Schofield.

Jackson is sure to offer deals to Booth, McCombe, Carss and Schofield and should allow long term servant Phil Senior the choice of staying should he wish to

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Former Town captain Efe Sodje who left the Galpharm Stadium for Yeovil Town in March is under no strain the return for this Saturday's match. Sodje has missed Yeovil's last three matches due to injury to the knee, and although he would like to face the Terriers on Saturday he will not be rushed into it.

Yeovil Town manager Steve Thompson said "We will just have to see how Efe goes over the next day or so"

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Manager Peter Jackson has told his players to be positive ahead of the long trip to the West Country to face Yeovil Town on Saturday. The Ciderman have recently found form, and have edged up the League One table and Jackson is expecting a tough match from a good footballing side.

Jackson wants his side to take their chances and be strong at the back, as they look for a first league win in three matches to boost their promotion credentials.

With Chris Brandon continuing to struggle, Jackson is tipped to recall under pressure striker Pawel Abbott who was dropped to the bench for the FA Cup win over Welling United last weekend, but Jackson has revealed that Brandon's fitness is the key to his match selection.

Jackson has however been much more happier with Abbott during training and that could act as a tonic for the Town forward line

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Sources from the South West reveal that former Town striker Marcus Stewart would be allowed to leave Ashton Gate if the struggling League One side got the right deal for him.

Both Stewart and fellow striker partners Michael Bridges have not hit the form many people thought they would during close season, and are an element of why City are struggling towards the foot of the table.

Whether Town would risk looking at Stewart again only time will tell, much will depend on the transfer window and if Town keep hold of leading scorer Pawel Abbott

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Striker Junior Mendes is wanted by Northampton Town manager Colin Calderwood on a permanent basis. The striker who joined the Terriers for the start of last season from Mansfield Town has never really hit the goal scoring trail since returning from international duty towards the middle of last season.

Mendes who is currently on loan with the League Two side would relish the chance of staying at Sixfields on a permanent basis as he is well down the striker pecking order at Huddersfield.

Calderwood has stated his desire to bring in Mendes on a full term deal but is aware that nothing can open until the January transfer window. Again alot will depend on any movements out of the Galpharm Stadium during the transfer window, and should Abbott and Mendes leave, although any Abbott transfer would bring in revenue, it would leave Town badly down in the forward line

It will add extra revenue to both Town and whichever non-league club they play as both Chippenham's Hardenhuish ground and Worcester's St George's Lane home are both small and compact grounds.

It will now mean that the match should be played at the home of the non-league side with no change of venue, and more Town fans will see the match since no more than 600-700 tickets for either venue would be released for Town fans.

Peter Jackson will be hoping not to repeat the 1-0 defeat in the first round of the FA Cup two season's ago at Accrington Stanley - which was live on BBC

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The official website htafc.com as announced the 100 Town players that the supporters voted the Fans Favourite 100. In it includes recent favourites such as Jon Stead, Simon Trevitt, Andy Booth and current manager Peter Jackson.

Whilst past favourites include Ray Wilson, Vic Metcalfe, Tommy Wilson (the Thrice Winning Captian), and Jimmy Nicholson - who will be featured in the Legends section of this website.

Disappointingly the last remaining survivor of the three times championship side Joe Walter did not make the 100 - yet! To send further nominations email media@htafc.com

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Huddersfield Town's Youth team saw their FA Youth Cup match with Burscough Town called off due to bad weather at the Galpharm Stadium this evening. The kick-off which was due at 7pm, was cancelled and you are advised to check with the club over alternative arrangements

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Hard working defender Andy Holdsworth has been labelled "his most consisten player" by Peter Jackson, after he put in a very good performance in the FA Cup first round match against Welling United.

Holdsworth who scored a goal, has been called "a brave defender" by his manager and Jackson has asked him to attack more. Holdsworth has scored twice in the last three matches

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Chris Brandon has not had much luck recently where injuries are concerned. Forced off after scoring the equaliser against Swindon Town in the last league match, then subbed during the 4-1 FA Cup victory, his recovery will be checked by the Town medical team before risking him for the away trip to Yeovil Town

Brandon who suffered a knee injury last Sunday as ice applied to the injury, but Jackson said that Brandon is in a lot of pain

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Big defender Martin McIntosh and midfielders Adnan Ahmed and Lee Fowler have all returned to training following injuries. It will give Peter Jackson a boost, as his team look to improve on their league form (not won in 2 matches) to keep the pressure on leaders Southend United and second placed Swansea City.

Although this is great news for the manager, he has warned the trio, that they face a battle for first team places

Jackson has admitted that he does not know much about Chippenham or Worcester, but he intends to find out, as the club look to reach the lucrative third round.

Jackson was delighted from the performance of his side at home to Welling United, getting just what he wanted, and he gave credit to Welling before adding that his players did well as they could have won by more against a very good visiting side.

Placing Pawel Abbott on the bench is perhaps a clear indication that Jackson is upset with him, and Town's striker has now not scored for four matches. Jamie Turner did however do well to prevent Abbott scoring for the Terriers this afternoon, when he smartly saved one on one with Abbott.

Jackson noting the fixture list will point to the next two home matches. Both big category home matches against Bradford City and Nottingham Forest before the away tie in the FA Cup, but before the City match they have an away trip to the West County to face Yeovil Town next Saturday.

What was a big disappointment, was with Town cruising and looking in total control they give away a needless goal at 4-0 up from a set-piece. Welling's 304 travelling supporters will have been the first to admit that Town dominated the second half and man of the match Jamie Turner needed to make a string of wonderful saves to prevent the home side winning by more.

It was also another special day for Andy Booth who grabbed another two goals, to place him even stronger in the Legends category for Huddersfield Town.

Welling started the match well but as soon as Town got a control of the match, the Wings never had a look in. Town passed the ball comfortably and controlled the forward play, but the lack of a clean sheet with just nine minutes to play and 4-0 up is not a good sign, and Jackson will once again bemoan the lack of a clean sheet

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Huddersfield Town did just what manager Peter Jackson wanted and that was a positive result, performance and into the hat for the next round. They also ensured that their would be no FA Cup shock in round one at the Galpharm Stadium

The Terriers were one up before half time with the first of two from Andy Booth (27). Five minutes after the break Danny Schofield's penalty ensured the Town victory, but further goals from Booth (69) and a sweet strike from Andy Holdsworth (81) completed the Town scoring.

Plucky and enterprising Welling tried their best but during the second half tired, but they never gave in and their manager will have been delighted with the man of the match performance of Jamie Turner in the United goal.

But captain Chris Clarke grabbed a consolation goal six minutes from time, as Welling scored form a set piece with their only shot on target.

The Terriers had 21 goal efforts, 15 on target and enjoyed 64% of ball possession. The Terriers also had 10 corners to two

Attendance: 5,518 (304 from Welling United)

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85 mins: Substitution: Welling United: Danny Lawson replaces Leon Solomon (tactical)

84 mins: SUBSTITUTION: Huddersfield Town: Michael Collins replaces Jon Worthington (tactical)

83 mins: Goal: Huddersfield Town 4-1 Welling United: Chris Clarke the Australian captain of Welling United gives the 300 travelling supporters from Kent something to cheer, as he scores with Welling's first shot on target. It came after a free-kick was given away by David Mirfin and Clarke headed home

81 mins: Substitution: Welling United: Daniel Moore replaces Matt Carruthers (tactical)

81 mins: GOAL: Huddersfield Town 4-0 Welling United: Andy Holdsworth drives the ball past 'keeper Jamie Turner, as the visitors are offering little in attack, and 'keeper Turner is keeping the score down with a number of one handed saves.

As the game goes on, this is getting all a little too easy for the Terriers, as Welling have no idea and still had no shot on target

72 mins: SUBSTITUTION: Huddersfield Town: Tony Carss replaces Andy Booth (tactical)

69 mins: GOAL: Huddersfield Town 3-0 Welling United: Andy Booth scores his second and Town's third, as the League One side passing and movement carves open Welling, who have had just one shot (off target) all match. Welling may have shown talent, energy and plenty of spirit, but Town are simply too good for them.

Booth got away from the United defence and he is now on an hat-trick

65 mins: Substitution: Welling United: Matt Bodkin replaces Adrian Clarke (tactical)

61 mins: Yellow Card: Welling United: Leon Soloman

57 mins: SUBSTITUTION: Huddersfield Town: Pawel Abbott replaces Chris Brandon (injury)

50 mins: GOAL: Huddersfield Town 2-0 Welling United: Danny Schofield doubles Town's lead with a well-struck penalty. Chris Brandon was fouled in the area and Schofield made no mistake from the spot

Half-time: A much improved Town performance gives them the lead after Andy Booth's powerful header on 27 minutes. Moments after the goal Booth almost put the Terriers two up, and Gary Taylor-Fletcher has been lively throughout.

The visitors have done well, but have become more and more nervous following Town's goal. Before the goal, United were enjoying some enterprising play and possession.

So at half time Town are banishing their FA Cup voodoo, having lost and never been in the lead in the last three seasons in the first round of the FA Cup

27 mins: GOAL: Huddersfield Town 1-0 Welling United: Andy Booth gives Town the lead with a far post header following a well drifted corner by Danny Schofield

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Peter Jackson has issued a stern and frank warning to his League One side as they go through the final preparations for the visit of Welling United in the FA Cup.

Jackson who has seen his side not win for three matches as told his players he wants them into the hat for the second round. Town who are understandably firm favourites to defeat Welling will take nothing for granted against their non-league opposition

The two Town academy products were both in the England Under 16 side that lost at Chester 1-0 to Northern Ireland in the Victory Shield.

Broadbent started the match whilst Smithes was an unused substitute. Broadbent showed some of his pressing forward runs on live SKY television, whilst the commentators commented on Town having two in the England team

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Unlucky young striker John McAliskey has been told he requires a double hernia operation. The 20 year old striker who had just joined Torquay United on loan, returned north after just one match.

McAliskey will now be out of action for anything up to 2 months, so his chances of football during the busy Christmas and New Year period look high unlikely. McAliskey had returned to the Devon club but returned back to Yorkshire when the injury continued

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Swindon Town will join Huddersfield Town in next season pre-season tour to Ibiza. Town who enjoyed the Copa De Ibiza during preparation for this season was the first side to be asked back to play in the Spanish Island's competition

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The club is expecting a crowd of around 5,000 for the first ever match against Welling United. Skipper Jon Worthington is to return to the starting lineup after serving his single match suspension but fellow midfielder Chris Brandon is still a mjor doubt, as he is struggling with an ankle injury.

Jackson has warned his players to prepare and to get the result required, as he looks to end a winless run of three matches in league and cup competitions. Jackson wants his players to treat this as a tough match and make it a "positive weekend".

Jackson who is to field his strongest side available, understands that the Conference South side are tough opponents and under the leadership of Adrian Pennock are well placed in that division placed second, and Pennock has just won the manager of the month award.

Squad details

Town - Rachubka, Holdsworth, Adams, Mirfin, N Clarke, Brandon, Worthington, Hudson, Schofield, Carss, Booth, Abbott, Taylor-Fletcher, Collins, McCombe, Young, Hardy, T Clarke, Senior

Welling United - Turner, Lee, Solomon, Owen, C Moore, Shearer, Bodkin, Kedwell, Clarke, Stadhart, Day, D Moore, Ibrahim, Carruthers, Green, Lawson, Gledhill, Perkins, Pinnock

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Midfielder Chris Brandon is struggling to be fit for the FA Cup match with Welling United on Sunday. Brandon was substituted during the 1-1 home draw with Swindon Town after scoring the Terriers equaliser.

Manager Peter Jackson has said that it is too early to judge Brandon's twisted ankle, but he is optimistic that the player should be fit to face the Wings on Sunday.

Jackson is also reported to be ready to field a full strength side to face Adrian Pennock's Conference South outfit. Jackson will know that United are in a rich vain of form at the moment with Pennock winning the manager of the month award for his division - after taking the Wings through October unbeaten.

Jackson will resist the charms of squad rotation (which backfired at Boston United in the LDV) as he welcomes back skipper Jon Worthington to a Town side that as not won in three matches.

Jackson is hoping for a positive Sunday, as Town look to cancel out the FA Cup voodoo of previous seasons. Captain Worthington could replace Brandon, should the former Bradford Park Avenue player not pass fit

The club as issued a statement due to fans been unhappy with the pricing structure, as it was a compromise between Town and Welling United. It would appear reading through the lines that Town would have wanted them lower but the non-league side wanted to remain consistent with Town's normal prices.

Welling United supporters have acknowledge this fact to thisisthebarmyarmy.co.uk that they believe it is the Kent club rather than Town who have maintained relatively high prices.

It is also Welling who wanted the 13:00 kick off, so the site understands

Young left back Anthony Lloyd as been allowed by Town to join League Two strugglers Torquay United on a month's loan with a view of a permanent deal with the Devon club.

Last month Town boss Peter Jackson allowed striker John McAliskey to join up with the Gulls on loan, and he felt that since the 21 year old's contract is up with Town - and he is highly unlikely to receive a new one - it was only right to let Lloyd go on loan.

With that in mind Jackson has given permission for the defender to play in the FA Cup for Torquay. Junior Mendes who is on loan at Northampton Town has also been given permission to play in the FA Cup at the weekend.

Lloyd an academy product of the club made his debut in 2003 and has made 40 appearances for Town, but as not featured in the first team at all this season bar the LDV cup game at Boston United last month.

Lloyd who can operate at right back if required was a key member of Jackson's young squad that achieved promotion via the play-off's two seasons ago. It comes on the day that Torquay boss Leroy Rosenior announces that he is to release six current Torquay players

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Town fans are reminded that the Boxing Day match at Rotherham United as been brought forward. On police advice the match at Millmoor will now kick off at 12:30pm rather than 3pm.

Although some Town supporters are disappointed with this change in time, meaning some cannot attend the match, it is the belief of the police that if it is changed it will prevent any problems.

Perhaps the South Yorkshire Police will not be in festive mood when the Town fans invade Millmoor - like previous visits to South Yorkshire, but the police advice is understandable if a little narrow minded

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