Relegated Holbeach United aiming to be resolute ahead of game against leaders Long Eaton

Danny Clifton is backing his Holbeach United side to put up stern resistance in Saturday’s top versus bottom clash at Long Eaton United (3pm).

The already-relegated Tigers go to table-topping Long Eaton some 77 points behind them after 31 Uhlsport UCL Premier Division North games – making them a very long shot to spring a surprise.

Clifton isn’t expecting a miracle, but he’s confident that his youthful side won’t be embarrassed in Derbyshire.

“I few weeks ago I think we might have been looking at 10-0,” admitted the Tigers boss. “But we’ve stopped conceding in the same way and look more compact.

“Every corner used to be a goal, but these lads have been gaining valuable experience and we’re full of fight.

“I can’t pretend we’ll go there and win, but we’ll be harder to beat.”