FOGS THOUGHTS:

Back to the league this week, in 2 more massive games for both sides.

The Reserves will be looking to follow up their emphatic 11-2 victory with another 3 points against Spartan Reserves, good luck gents. Plenty of talent in the reserves knocking on the first team door, which can only mean the squad is going from strength to strength.

First Team make the very small trip to Bampton this week in the first local derby of the season. Always set to be a feisty encounter, Aston lost twice in the league last year before picking up a victory in the cup against our biggest rivals. Last season we lost concentration, didn't perform particularly well in both league fixtures and we need to make sure that we are switched on from the start and throughout this week. It will be a battle, and I'm amazed Bampton are situated where they are in the league, especially on how well they performed last season. It's going to be a tougher game than the current form book would suggest for us.

Again, we need to battle, work hard as a unit and look to pick up another 3 points to continue our good run of form. I cannot reiterate enough that this is the most important stage of the season and with cup games interrupting the league fixtures, we need to maintain the points when we get a chance.

Another couple of tough decisions again this week. Absent from last weeks 4-0 win over Wanderers are Clarkey and Jordan , with Ross back from his travels and Sam Rowe getting the recall to the first team who will be eager to impress again. Another example of our strength in depth, the whole 13 players with us Saturday will be keen to make their marks.

Games like these are where it will count at the end of the season. No flares necessary, just a solid performance from our hard working outfit.

Keep up the good work lads, don't let it all count for nothing.

#UpTheAston