Edinburgh expects tough test on road
Justin Edinburgh expects another tough test away from home for Rushden & Diamonds this weekend.
They head to Altrincham on Saturday in search of a third successive win on the road following 1-0 victories at Histon and Tamworth.
Edinburgh will make the trip to Moss Lane tonight for Altrincham's game against Kettering Town.
The Diamonds boss said: "We know it's a difficult place to get a good result – as York City found out on Saturday.
"It's another tough game where we will have to roll our sleeves up and show the other side where you have to grind something out.
"But if we can't take confidence after Saturday's game then we never will! We're looking forward to it."
Diamonds have another blank midweek and the squad were rewarded with extra time off yesterday following the eight-goal demolition of Gateshead.
They had seven different scorers and on-loan forward Jefferson Louis – who struck twice with a couple of assists – earned plenty of praise from Edinburgh.
He added: "Jefferson is an important part of how we play.
"If we can get him into the game quickly then he brings in other players. If he doesn't do that at times we can struggle.
"I thought he led the line well on Saturday and worked hard.
"We are bedding him in halfway through the season but he's starting to realise what we expect from each other.
"He is getting to grips with things and taking it on board."
Craig Farrell came on against Gateshead to maintain his ever-present record – setting up Louis' second goal before making it 7-0.
Edinburgh said: "He made a statement as well because he has been disapppointed not to start.
"He understands the team have done well but credit to the players who weren't prepared to go through the motions.
"That just shows the kind of spirit here when they all want to do well. It will take us a long way."
Supporters' travel to Altrincham will leave Rushden at 10.15am and Nene Park 15 minutes later. Bookings at 14 can be made by calling 07908 114639 between 10am and 10pm.
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