Ben McGrail's Andover FC Training Blog

I'm not a happy bunny. In true Michael Owen style I've managed to pick up a leg injury just days before the big game. In fact, there are a few of us nursing some aches and pains. I'm determined to play on Saturday but it's certainly in the balance at the moment which is gutting.

Despite this I'm feeling very confident about our chances. We had a great training session last night (well...it looked great from my position on the sidelines). We've got a well-organised defence now and some very talented and creative players. There were some cracking goals scored by certain individuals and lots of commitment shown which is great. So it's looking good for us - we know how we want to play and, with a final warm-up game on Thursday to come, I think we've got a great chance.

From a personal point of view, I've got three days to find some kind of fitness. Fortunately I think it's just a muscle strain so some rest and stretching might do the trick. We'll see...