Everything is set and Crusaders know exactly what they have to do on Thursday night to progress to the Europa Conference League 2nd Qualifying Round. A win is a must and the carrot of playing FC Basel next Thursday is also an incentive.
Stephen will have a new game plan for this one and having watched them at close quarters last week he will know what has to happen to win. Conditions will certainly be different with less heat and humidity and a home support that will right behind their team. The squad will be assessed and a teaks made but Josh Robinson will definitely not play. Others that missed last weeks game are back into the squad but Stephen could give his team from last week another go to turn things around. The team have trained well since returning from Gibraltar and fitness levels are rising each time so this will also help. The cry will be to “go and have a real go” and with you all behind them it is possible.
FCB Magpies have been in Northern Ireland since Monday and have trained at Seaview last night ahead of the game. They are confident given the slender lead they have but they also know it could all change quickly now they are away.
The game has an 8pm kick off and tickets are available at http://www.crusadersfc.com/tickets in Harry D's or before the game from the ticket office just inside the McDonald Centre.
Let's get out in numbers wearing the famous colours and get behind the team from the start. C'mon the Crues. Keep The Faith.