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The Rams chomping at the bit after a week off.   By Nick Jackson

Silsden v Ramsbottom United, RAMSBOTTOM United's game has been switched to Silsden to allow the Riverside pitch to recover from the damage sustained during their rain-soaked defeat to Squires Gate.

The Yorkshiremen agreed to host the game to prevent the playing surface cutting up even more than it did during the ill-fated game on December 29.

Until then it was one of the best in North West Counties Division One, but according to Rams boss, Neil Hart, not any more.

advertisementThe Rams were able to exploit a gap in their fixture programme on Saturday to do some extra training, and are now keen to get back into competitive action.

Their last league win was on November 3, and Hart's men want to notch a confidence-boosting victory. But it will not be easy against the side in eighth place.

Hart said: "The lads are chomping at the bit, but Silsden are a big strong side and we are going to have to be at our best to beat them."

Meanwhile, Hart's attempts to strengthen the spine of his own side are continuing, with the acquisition of a more physical presence in central areas high on his priority list.

He added: "I am working very hard to bring more players in as injuries and suspensions start to take their toll, and although it is central defence and central midfield I am looking at, I would welcome any new additions."