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Sheridan hails Barrow after exit
Joint caretaker boss Darren Sheridan was proud of Barrow's players as they narrowly lost 3-2 in extra time in their FA Cup replay at Bournemouth. "I thought we were the better side - we came to a side three leagues above us and really matched them," he said. "Nick Rogan got a great equaliser which lifted us, then Jason Walker got the second and I thought 'we've done it'. "If we'd made it 3-1, the game would have been over. The lads are gutted as they know they deserved more." Veteran midfielder Sheridan, who turns 40 in early December, is in temporary charge along with defender Dave Bayliss and captain Paul Jones, following the sacking of manager Phil Wilson last week. "To be fair, Paul has come to me and Dave, and said 'Listen, whenever you want any help, I'll help you out' - but it's me and Dave (in charge) really," explained Sheridan, who started the game but limped off with an ankle injury after 77 minutes. "I thought it was going to penalties, but you live and learn - it's never over until the whistle goes. "I fancied us if it went to penalties as we'd beaten Workington on penalties during the week, and (goalkeeper) Tim Deasy's very good with penalties." Sheridan also praised Barrow's travelling supporters, who faced a 630-mile round trip from Cumbria to Dean Court. "They've come all that way, and they never shut up all night. They were brilliant," he added.

FA Trophy first round draw
FA Trophy holders Stevenage have been handed an away tie in the first round proper of this season's competition. Peter Taylor's side will travel to the winner of Tuesday's replay between Worthing and Dorchester Town. The 24 Blue Square Premier clubs enter at this stage, following a preliminary round and three qualifying rounds. League leaders Aldershot Town have a relatively short trip to visit the newly-merged Hayes & Yeading United, while AFC Wimbledon go to Maidenhead. There are only two ties among the 32 games which features two Blue Square Premier clubs - with Altrincham facing York City, and Exeter City hosting Salisbury City. FA Trophy first round draw: AFC Telford United v Blyth Spartans/Gainsborough Trinity Vauxhall Motors v Northwich Victoria Alfreton Town v Southport Halifax Town v Leamington Stafford Rangers v Rushall Olympic/Ossett Town Colwyn Bay/Sheffield v Burton Albion Bamber Bridge v Rushden & Diamonds Droylsden v Evesham United/Redditch United Histon v Retford United Gateshead v Farsley Celtic Cambridge United v Kings Lynn Hucknall Town/Witton Albion v Tamworth Leigh RMI v Nuneaton Borough/Workington Guiseley v Kidderminster Harriers Cambridge City v Kettering Town Altrincham v York City Gloucester City v Braintree Town Hemel Hempstead Town v Woking Grays Athletic v Lewes Maidenhead United v AFC Wimbledon Dorchester Town/Worthing v Stevenage Borough Bishop's Stortford v Canvey Island Torquay United v Bashley Crawley Town v Bromley Newport County v Bath City Ebbsfleet United v Carshalton Athletic/Hitchin Town Oxford United v Tonbridge Angels Wealdstone v Weymouth Dover Athletic/Sutton United v Forest Green Rovers Hayes & Yeading United v Aldershot Town Exeter City v Salisbury City Eastleigh v Bognor Regis Town Ties to be played on Saturday, 15 December

Campana joins Wealdstone on loan
Watford academy graduate Alex Campana has completed his move to Ryman League Premier Division side Wealdstone on a month's loan. The 19-year-old wideman will join the Hornets' neighbours in order to play competitive football. He made the move because Watford's reserves will be out of action until the start of 2008. Fellow academy graduates Theo Robinson and John-Joe O'Toole spent time on loan with Wealdstone last season.

New City boss adds reinforcements
New Worcester City manager Richard Dryden has moved quickly to bring in players to the Blue Square North club. The former Southampton defender takes charge for the first time against Barrow on Saturday and will have two new signings available. Goalkeeper Cameron Belford has been brought in on loan from Bury and former Tamworth midfielder Kevin Spencer joins from league rivals Kettering. Belford started his career as a trainee at Coventry City

Chasetown dream on after Cup win
Manager Charlie Blakemore said Chasetown were in dreamland after becoming the smallest team ever to reach the FA Cup third round. The Southern One Midlands side stunned League One Port Vale as Danny Smith's last minute goal sealed a 1-0 win after Vale missed two penalties. Blakemore told SSB: "I am on cloud nine, 10 and 11. I am so elated I didn't sleep a wink. "It is an incredible achievement for everyone connected with the club." Vale captain Luke Rodgers blazed one penalty over the bar and saw the second saved by Chasetown keeper Lee Evans before Smith netted the winner with a diving header. "You couldn't have written a better script," said Blakemore. "I looked to the sky when the second penalty was saved, thanked the Lord and thought then it was our night. "There is a real sense of achievement and this will go down in the history of the FA Cup because I have been told we are the lowest ranked club ever to get to the third round." Chasetown's victory sets up a home third round tie with Cardiff City, giving Wolves fan Blakemore the chance to pit his wits against former Molineux boss Dave Jones. And Blakemore is determined the mouth-watering clash will be played at the Scholars Ground. "I definitely want to play it at home," added Blakemore. "If we can play it at the Scholars Ground we should because that's where our home is. "I can remember watching the FA Cup on Match of the Day as a kid and watching these big clubs going to play on these almost parks pitches. That is what it is all about. "It will be a logistical issue but I really want to play in front of our own supporters and get the community there again. The whole place is buzzing." Match winner Smith has come through the ranks at Chasetown and admitted he couldn't believe he had made history. The student told SSB: "It was the best goal I have ever scored in my life. "I was sitting on the bench wondering if I would get on, but this was the best outcome. "It is the best thing I have every felt in my life. People who I have never met in my life were kissing me on the lips." Of his goal Smith said: "Kyle Perry broke down the left and held his defender off and I ran to the near post, which I don't normally do. "When the cross came in I just dived forward and connected as best I could and it went into the back of the net. The rest was a bit of a blur." The 20-year-old said he was looking forward to coming face-to-face with boyhood hero Robbie Fowler. "It means everything to the club," he added. "To get here was a success but to win at home against Port Vale after drawing with them away is something you dream of. "To be playing against Robbie Fowler, who was my hero, and Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink in the next round will be amazing."

Gayle praised as Dons go through
AFC Wimbledon manager Terry Brown praised Marcus Gayle after the veteran forward scored in their 2-0 FA Trophy first round victory at Maidstone. "We beat a good side, although I'd have liked to have seen us take a greater percentage of the chances," Brown said. "But I couldn't have written a better script, with Marcus scoring his first goal for the club." Gayle played for the "old" Wimbledon FC before their move to Milton Keynes, and joined AFC during the summer.

FA Trophy second round draw
Dorchester's reward for dumping FA Trophy holders Stevenage Borough out of the competition is a home tie against Ebbsfleet United. Local rivals Histon and Cambridge United have been paired together for the second year running. Blue Square Premier leaders Aldershot face a trip to Woking, which is one of five ties pairing teams from the top level of non-league football. Second round ties are to be played on Saturday 12 January, 2008. FA Trophy second round draw: Vauxhall Motors v Burton Albion Woking v Aldershot Town Oxford United or Tonbridge Angels v AFC Wimbledon Droylsden v Cambridge City Weymouth v Guiseley or Kidderminster Harriers Gateshead or Farsley Celtic v Alfreton Town or Southport Rushden & Diamonds v Exeter City Dorchester Town v Ebbsfleet United Histon v Cambridge United Braintree Town v Workington Bishop's Stortford v Halifax Town or Leamington Newport County v Torquay United Stafford Rangers v Forest Green Rovers Crawley Town v Eastleigh York City v Grays Athletic Blyth Spartans v Hucknall Town or Tamworth

Setanta Shield fourth round news
The Setanta Shield reaches the fourth round stage this weekend, with the 24 Blue Square Premier teams taking part. The Conference's revived League Cup, last staged in 2004/05, also features the eight surviving North and South teams from the first three rounds. Welling host Grays on Friday and the other 15 ties are on Saturday, and will be settled on the day - with extra time and penalties if needed. The competition is regionalised through to the semi-final stage. Blue Square Premier leaders Aldershot will start their Shield campaign with a home tie against Oxford United. In the northern section, Burton face a local derby against Tamworth in a repeat of their FA Cup clash which Burton won earlier this season. Woking beat Stalybridge in the 2005 final when the competition was last staged. FOURTH ROUND (Sat 22 December unless stated) Please note: Fixtures are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Northern Section Barrow v Northwich Victoria Burton Albion v Tamworth Cambridge United v Rushden & Diamonds Droylsden v Farsley Celtic Hinckley United v Kidderminster Harriers Histon v Halifax Town Nuneaton Borough v Altrincham Stafford Rangers v York City Southern Section Aldershot Town v Oxford United Eastbourne Borough v Crawley Town Exeter City v Ebbsfleet United Hampton & Richmond Borough v Forest Green Rovers St Albans City v Torquay United Salisbury City v Weymouth Welling United v Grays Athletic <21 December> Woking v Stevenage Borough THIRD ROUND (Week commencing 3 December) Northern Section Kettering Town 2-4 Hinckley United (aet) Nuneaton Borough 4-2 AFC Telford United (aet) Southport 2-3 Barrow (aet) Tamworth 3-1 Harrogate Town Southern Section Bromley 1-2 Welling United (aet) Eastbourne Borough 7-2 Lewes Hampton & Richmond Borough 2-1 Newport County St Albans City 2-1 Thurrock SECOND ROUND (Week commencing 12 November) Northern Section A - AFC Telford United 2-0 Redditch United B - Alfreton Town 1-2 Hinckley United C - Harrogate Town 3-2 Blyth Spartans (aet) D - Kettering Town 2-0 Boston United E - Southport 3-2 Burscough F - Tamworth 3-2 Hyde United (aet) G - Workington 2-2 Barrow (Barrow win 7-6 on penalties) H - Worcester City 1-2 Nuneaton Borough Southern Section I - Hampton & Richmond Borough 5-2 Dorchester Town J - Bishop's Stortford 0-1 Thurrock K - Eastbourne Borough 3-0 Bognor Regis Town L - Havant & Waterlooville 2-3 Lewes M - Maidenhead United 1-2 Bromley N - Newport County 3-2 Bath City O - St Albans City 1-1 Braintree Town (St Albans win 5-4 on penalties) P - Welling United 2-1 Fisher Athletic FIRST ROUND (Week commencing 1 October) Northern Section 1 - AFC Telford United 3-2 Solihull Moors (aet) 2 - Alfreton Town 3-0 Hucknall Town 3 - Barrow 4-0 Leigh RMI 4 - Burscough 2-0 Vauxhall Motors 5 - Gainsborough Trinity 1-2 Boston United 6 - Stalybridge Celtic 0-0 Blyth Spartans (Blyth Spartans win 4-3 on penalties) Southern Section 7 - Basingstoke Town 1-3 Hampton & Richmond Borough 8 - Bath City 3-2 Weston-super-Mare (aet) 9 - Bromley 2-1 Sutton United 10 - Cambridge City 1-3 Thurrock 11 - Dorchester Town 3-2 Eastleigh 12 - Maidenhead United 3-0 Hayes & Yeading United

Setanta Shield fixtures & results
Former Football League clubs Kidderminster Harriers and Rushden & Diamonds will face each other in the fifth round of the Setanta Shield. In the southern section, there are two all-Blue Square Premier ties, with Weymouth hosting Ebbsfleet and Woking entertaining Forest Green. Three fourth-round ties are yet to be determined after they fell foul of the weather just before Christmas. The fifth round matches will take place in early February. The Shield is a revived version of the Conference's League Cup, last staged in 2004/05, and is regionalised until the semi-final stage. FIFTH ROUND (to be played in early February) Please note: Fixtures are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Northern Section Droylsden/Farsley Celtic v Burton Albion Nuneaton Borough v Halifax Town York City v Barrow/Northwich Victoria Kidderminster Harriers v Rushden & Diamonds Southern Section Weymouth v Ebbsfleet United Woking v Forest Green Rovers Crawley Town v Welling United/Grays Athletic St Albans City v Aldershot Town FOURTH ROUND (Sat 22 December) Please note: Fixtures are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Northern Section Barrow OFF Northwich Victoria Burton Albion 2-1 Tamworth Cambridge United 0-1 Rushden & Diamonds Droylsden OFF Farsley Celtic Hinckley United 1-2 Kidderminster Harriers Histon 1-2 Halifax Town Nuneaton Borough 2-1 Altrincham Stafford Rangers 0-2 York City (aet) Southern Section Aldershot Town 1-0 Oxford United Eastbourne Borough 1-2 Crawley Town Exeter City 2-3 Ebbsfleet United AET Hampton & Richmond Borough 0-1 Forest Green Rovers St Albans City 2-0 Torquay United Salisbury City 1-2 Weymouth Welling United OFF Grays Athletic Woking 2-1 Stevenage Borough

Alfreton sign Cape Verde veteran
Alfreton Town have signed experienced Cape Verde defender Georges Santos, after the much-travelled player found himself out of contract. The 37-year-old signed for Chesterfield in August but his short-term contract was not renewed in November. Since leaving the Spireites, Santos has had unsuccessful trials at Lincoln City and Rotherham United. Born in Marseille, Santos has also played for Tranmere, West Brom, Grimsby, Ipswich, and Sheffield United. Alfreton have also extended the loan of Josh Law from Chesterfield until the end of the season.

Brighton recall midfielder Fogden
Brighton have recalled Wes Fogden from his loan spell at Blue Square South side Dorchester Town. Injuries and two defeats over the festive period led manager Dean Wilkins to recall the central midfielder. The 19-year-old is likely to be on the Seagulls' bench for the New Year's Day match against Bournemouth. Dorchester assistant manager Paul Compton said: "He has earnt the right to impress in the Football League. I would like to wish him all the best."

Havant may face trip to Liverpool
Non-league Havant & Waterlooville have been given the chance of a dream trip to Anfield in the FA Cup fourth round. The Blue Square South side need to beat Swansea in their third-round replay, while Liverpool must defeat Luton. Manchester United face either Tottenham or Reading, Arsenal will take on either Stoke or Newcastle, while holders Chelsea travel to Wigan. Giant-killers Oldham and Huddersfield have drawn each other, while League Two's Mansfield host Middlesbrough. Coventry's impressive 4-1 win over Blackburn in the third round is rewarded with a home tie against either Walsall or Millwall. But with 12 third-round matches still to be decided, the draw for the fourth round will have to wait until the replays are out of the way to truly take shape. Nevertheless, the possibility of Liverpool hosting a team five leagues below them has caught the imagination. "It's a fantastic draw - it couldn't have gone much better," Havant player-manager Charlie Oatway told SSB. "I think we'll have the old tin hats on if we get that far. But it's great to see that light at the end of the tunnel in the shape of a big club like Liverpool." Mansfield manager Billy Dearden, whose side are second from bottom in League Two, admitted getting past Middlesbrough would be a tall order. "They are a top-class team, we'll have to be at our best to get any kind of result," said the Stags boss, whose side beat Brighton on Saturday. "But it's a tremendous draw. We've got a Premier League club at home and we're looking forward to it." The draw - conducted by former FA Cup winners Alan Cork and John Aldridge - ensured that at least seven non-Premier League teams will make it through to the last 16. The ties will all take place over the weekend of 26-27 January.

Whites accept Herring dismissal
Salisbury midfielder Ian Herring has been given a three-match ban after the Whites decided not to appeal his red card against Rushden & Diamonds. Herring was shown red for bringing down Wayne Hatswell in the first half hour. Manager Nick Holmes wanted to see the incident again before making a decision on whether to appeal but the club have accepted referee Gary Scott's decision. Aaron Cook and Scott Bartlett are also serving one match bans for receiving five yellow cards over Christmas.

FA Trophy third round draw
AFC Wimbledon have been drawn at home to Blue Square Premier high-fliers Torquay United in the pick of the FA Trophy third round ties. The Dons, who play in the Ryman Premier Division, are the lowest-ranked side left in the competition. Aldershot continue their pursuit of a league and Trophy double with a home tie against Braintree or Workington. And Stafford Rangers and Tamworth face a Staffordshire derby as they chase a place in the quarter-finals. FA Trophy third round draw: Ebbsfleet United v Weymouth/Kidderminster Harriers Burton Albion v Histon/Cambridge United Aldershot Town v Braintree Town/Workington Farsley Celtic/Alfreton Town v York City/Grays Athletic Stafford Rangers v Tamworth Crawley Town v Droylsden AFC Wimbledon v Torquay United Bishop's Stortford/Halifax Town v Rushden & Diamonds Ties to be played on Saturday, 2 February

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