Walsall boss ready for cup clash (From Stourbridge News)

Walsall boss ready for cup clash

5:10pm Friday 6th November 2009

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WALSALL manager Chris Hutchings has vowed that no-one will be underestimating the challenge of Stourbridge in Saturday's FA Cup tie.

Hutchings is adamant that he doesn't want to find himself on the end of a FA Cup upset.

Walsall will head into the game on a high after coming back from 2-0 down to beat Wycombe 3-2 last weekend.

Hutchings knows the battling qualities they showed at Adams Park will again have to be in evidence at the War Memorial Ground.

He said: “It is a game that we are all looking forward to. We know that everyone at Stourbridge will be up for the game and it is up to us to make sure that we deal with that.

“It is what the FA Cup is all about and the fact that Stourbridge are at home will mean people will look at this game as a potential for an upset.

“It is also a local derby but we will go there ready to roll our sleeves up and do a professional job.

“I am sure that it is going to be a hard fought encounter and we will be giving them all the respect that they deserve.

“But at the same time we have to make sure that we progress and get into the hat for the next round.”

Hutchings is set to recall Northern Ireland international winger Steve Jones to the starting line-up after he came off the bench to inspire the fight-back at Wycombe.

Walsall's attack will be led by former Aston Villa striker Darren Byfield and Troy Deeney who has attracted interest from Wigan.

Trinidad and Tobago international Clayton Ince will continue in goal as a replacement for the injured Rene Gilmartin.

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