Chris Sutton faces the toughest test of his brief managerial reign when the ITV cameras take in tomorrow’s Northwich Victoria-Lincoln City FA Cup tie.
Despite their league status it looks like a tough assignemt for Sutton against the green and white hoops of Northwich who knocked out Charlton Athletic in the last round.
Sutton’s side have been devastated by injuries with ten players missing from his squad due to injuries and the unavailability of loan signings.
Former Rangers reserve Brian Gilmour has been signed after being released by FC Haka of Finland and is likely to make his debut at Northwich.
Sutton said: “It goes without saying that our preparation has been less than ideal but we have to deal with it.
“We’ve struggled in the last few games, especially in front of goals and everyone can see that. The final pass and decision making isn’t quite there.
“We’re trying our best to to try and help the players and hopefully in January we’ll be able to do something to change that.
“Everyone is aware of how difficult a match it will be at Northwich, we know that they are a decent side and might look on themselves as favourites for the match.”
Despite winning his first two games in charge Lincoln are fourth from bottom of the basement division and just five points above relegation.
Pushing up the league is clearly the priority for Sutton but a place in the third round of the FA Cup and the chance to play against a Premiership side and generate some cash for the January transfer window.
Elsewhere in the FA Cup tomorrow Norwich travel to face Carlisle for a place in the third round while Simon Ferry will be in the Swindon team that travels to face non-league Wrexham.