By Brian Bennett

Ashington’s assistant manager Liam McIvor says he ‘can’t wait’ for Tuesday night’s clash against Morpeth Town in the semi final of the Newcastle Flooring Northumberland Senior Cup to come around.

Apart from local rivalry, the tie which is being staged at Craik Park, will see the Colliers from the Pitching In Northern Premier League’s East Division pit their wits against the Highwaymen, who operate in the division above and McIvor said: “I can’t wait for the game to start because there is no pressure on us – we are the underdogs –  and Morpeth are the team who are expected to go through. However, if the Ashington who played in the second half against Brighouse turn up, we’ll give them (Morpeth) a good game.”

He continued: “It’s a 3G pitch and there is pace in our front three. We’ve got three players cup tied and our squad is not the biggest but with the final at Newcastle United’s St James’ Park what more of an incentive do you want.”