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League Two newcomers will look to avoid a first-round banana peel tonight (Friday) when they entertain North West Counties Premier Division Skelmersdale United in front of live cameras from BT Sport

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Desperate for a return to victory after four games without a win, while no doubt eyeing a potential glamorous connection to Premier League opposition in the third round, there will be a number of motivators in game when the Wetherby Road team take the field tonight

But, perhaps most significant of all, given the current climate, it is the sum of over £ 25,000 in prize money that is at stake, which Weaver admits he does. is only too aware

« We have to deliver results for a number of reasons Obviously we want an FA Cup race, we owe it to the fans, but we have hardly had any income for so long now that the prizes on offer are getting so big « , did he declare

« I’m probably more aware of the financial implications of not making it to the second round than I ever have been because of my close connection to the board and because my father [Irving Weaver] is the president

« As a manager I have to look at the results The money up for grabs would make a huge difference because we had so little entry into the club due to the situation with Covid-19 and we didn’t were not allowed to enter the stadium

« Given the circumstances, I think it is important that the players are aware of what is at stake. We don’t want to cripple them by putting too much pressure on them, but they need to understand the situation »

They would also be guaranteed a minimum of £ 8,500 in the second round, a figure that would rise to £ 25,500 if they emerge victorious from the tie

For Town to progress tonight, Weaver says his players need to avoid getting complacent when taking on the lower-ranked team in the competition.

« Guys understand they have to set their high standards and deliver a passionate performance, » he added.

« It is my job and that of my team to ensure that the players participate and enter the game with the right frame of mind

« We know they are a tough team and we don’t underestimate them There’s one thing we’re not, and it’s high time

« We have a lot of respect for them because there are some good players on their team, but we have that goal in our minds – let’s just move on to this round »

Last season Town – then of the National League – reached the FA Cup first round, where they lost 2-1 at home to League One Portsmouth

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