Lee Bullen has urged his defenders to be on their guard when free-scoring Elgin Metropolis hit Ayr for this Saturday’s Premier Sports activities Cup opener.
The sharp-shooting Borough Briggs facet scored 21 objectives in pre-season outings in opposition to Clachnacuddin, Lossiemouth, Fraserburgh, Keith and Forres Mechanics.
And the Highlanders hit the objectives path whereas maintaining a clear sheet by way of 5 video games.
Somerset boss Bullen isn’t fooled by their League Two standing and reckons Metropolis may very well be a tricky nut to crack this weekend.
He stated: “It doesn’t matter what league they're in, it is a cup sport, a one-off.
“They usually’ll come down right here and make themselves stable, so it’s as much as us to attempt to unlock the door – with out leaving our again door open.
“It’s a tricky sport. Little doubt you’ll see some shock outcomes right here and there on this competitors however hopefully we’ll be ready the place we will handle enterprise.”
United had been as a consequence of face Falkirk yesterday (Tuesday) in a closed door fixture because the preparations for the aggressive season continued.
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And Bullen admitted that he’s nonetheless looking out for contemporary faces to enhance the squad that he’s already assembled.
He stated: “It will be good to get a few extras our bodies within the door to get them within the groove and provides them an understanding of how we wish to play.
“However total the squad is sweet sufficient to get by way of these cup video games.
“Typically gamers prefer to play their playing cards near their chests to see what sort of choices they've. However we now have to be affected person so we get the precise ones in to stability the squad.”
The Submit understands that new signing, French midfielder David Bangala, has handed the English examination he sat on the weekend with a view to progress his visa utility.
Bullen revealed: “He felt that went very nicely. Now it could be nice to get the child right here. He’s determined to return over.”
United’s solely harm concern for Saturday is over Alex Jeanes, who sustained an ankle knock in coaching.
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