Grove face a big test of character

Milton Lindsay Premier Division leaders The Grove face a stern test of their Evening News Norwich Sunday League title credentials when they face Quebec Rovers on Sunday.

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Premier Division leaders The Grove face a stern test of their Evening News Norwich Sunday League title credentials when they face Quebec Rovers on Sunday.

Despite only being in fourth place Quebec are nine points behind the leaders with five games in hand.

Uppermost in the minds of the home side is the 7-0 mauling they received at Britannia Barracks in November but manager Steve Greening has no thoughts of revenge, he's just looking to win the game.

"We went two down at their place and so we went for broke and paid the price said Steve "but they are a good side".

Sam Mallet will be hoping to add to his thirteen goals as the team look to continue the form that saw them beat second placed Wymondham Rangers 4-1 last time out. Quebec's Neil Reid, who along with Steve Brock runs the side, said the previous game counts for nothing as the game was a lot closer than the scoreline suggested.

"We were poor in our last game against Norman and deserved to lose and although we have the games in hand we are trying to get into the player's heads that it doesn't mean they are points on the board".

Quebec will be looking to Richard Brett and Dave Mathews to continue their prolific partnership up front in what should be a cracking game at the Gurney Centre.

Other divisions this week with games of interest see Unicorns take on Earlham Utd in 1B, Green Man face Aslacton in 2A and there could be a lively local derby at St Faiths where the third-placed side take on second-placed Sprowston Rovers.

Division 3A throws up top v second as Upton travel to Stoke FC and the big game in 4A is at Hellesdon Reserves who take on Sprowston Royal Oak.

The 4B table makes interesting reading as only four points separate the top six. Heartsease at home to Maid Marian could be the game to watch.