Striker headache for Rangers

Veteran Neil Grayson has given Stafford Rangers manager Phil Robinson a massive selection headache ahead of tomorrow's Blue Square Premier game at Rushden.

The 42-year-old striker sent a reminder that he wants his place back with an equaliser against Histon after coming off the bench.

Now Robinson must pick two out of three for the Nene Park job - Grayson, David McNiven, scorer of two goals at Weymouth or livewire teenager Marco Adaggio.

"It's very difficult - Neil is a tremendous servant for the club. Every year we resign him, expecting to get a few substitute appearances out of him, but he puts you under pressure to keep him in the team.

"He's made me think again about the game at Rushden, at the same time I've been pleased with Marco, his energy and willingness to run, still only 19 with a lot to learn but working hard to prove himself as a footballer."

Rangers two-match unbeaten run will come under pressure from ex-Leaguers Rushden tomorrow, however Robinson says morale is sky-high: "The mood has been good right the way through and the players have maintained their belief because we haven't been far away in a lot of our matches.

"There is an extra spring in their step, though, because it is only natural they are feeling pleased that there hard work and commitment has paid off and managed to get a victory and backed that up with a good point against a very difficult team like Histon.

"We feel we have a chance to pick up something from every game.

"They have a fantastic setup, a very strong full-time squad and we know we will be under pressure, but we are looking forward to it."

With few fresh injury worries, Robinson will have all current selection options open to him, assuming defender Richie Sutton passes a fitness check.

Rangers (from): Loach, Alcock, Sutton, Sangare, Daniel, Avinel, Murray, Stones, Flynn, Street, Arnolin, Draper, McNiven, Grayson, Adaggio, Ingram, Hopkinson, Oldfield.