Chasetown hit by flu bug

Chasetown's midweek hero Joe Williams is a big doubt for tomorrow's promotion clash at second-placed Leamington.

The central defender scored twice in Monday's 4-2 win at Woodford, but has since picked up flu. Todd Perry stands by.

The Scholars already have a shortage in midfield, where Ben Steane (dead leg) is highly doubtful and Dean Craven (hamstring) is out.

Blakemore has shifted all the pressure on to the Warwickshire side, who are second to Evesham.

"It will be a turnaround to go to Leamington and be the underdog for a change," he said.

"A few weeks ago when we had all those games in hand, we were considered one of the most dangerous sides because of our FA Cup run.

"We were one of the teams to beat – but now they are. They will know how we feel now.

"Leamington and Evesham are favourites for automatic promotion, but there's any one of 10 sides who could go up so it would be great to peg them back because those two can only throw it away now."

Blakemore was delighted his side heeded his warning to be more ruthless in the Woodford win and is looking for the Scholars to push on again.

Chasetown have signed promising 17-year-old Phil Harris on contract until the end of next season.