Heybridge Swifts will have to overcome a tough Bideford side if they are to progress into the first round proper of the FA Cup.

For their opponents are reigning Screwfix Direct Western League champions and are currently second.

Swifts manager Dave Greene is looking forward to the match.

He said: "We want to go out and get the job done on Saturday at our place so that we won't have to worry about a replay."

Greene is fortunate to have a fully-fit squad for the cup-tie and is in an up-beat frame of mind as they prepare for the match.

Greene said: "We are feeling confident going into the game but we're not going to under-estimate our opponents."

A win for Heybridge will see them placed in the hat for the first round proper - for the third time in the club's history.

Published Friday October 25, 2002

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