Despite the defeat at Chorley last week, confidence is high behind the scenes at Derwent Park with the promise of four new directors going in to put the club back on its feet.

On the field, coach Paul Penrice has problems, though. Having gone to Whitehaven the other week with just 16 players, they then went to Victory park to give Chorley a much needed win.

But Penrice has been busy tapping the local amateur talent Barrow-based Roose Pioneers half back Danny Burns has joined the club on a trial basis and he joins James Robinson who's played this season for Wath Brow Hornets.

Also in the squad are Tony Dymtrowski (ex-Egremont) and Graeme Lewthwaite - both of whom will get you 38 at Scrabble.

The backline is shored up by local legend Kevin Hetherington (who pulled a muscle in the warm-up last week) and out-half Brett Smith (who left eh field with a dead-leg last week).

As usual, we expect a big, uncompromising Cumbrian Pack - watch out for Hitro Okesene, who seems to just go on for ever.

Undoubted star of the ToWn side is hooker Carl Sice. His non-stop workrate, excellent hands and great reading of the game make him a danger. Indeed League Express las week gave him the man of the match award in defeat and said "...16 more like him and Workington would be in Super League."

Hally should be looking at a side pretty much unchanged from last week. A superb showing across the field has rekindled optimism amongst supporters. Marlon Billy's return to join high-speed Casey Mayberry on the flanks gives Hornets some real firepower out wide. And, to be fair, James Bunyan did a fantastic job at centre last week on both attack and defence, so we hope he retains his place.

Up front, pick of the pack last week were Andy 'Grunt' Grundy and Matt Long. Both of them took the Leigh six on with no quarter given and ToWn will have their hands full on Sunday.

No doubt Martin will be scratching his head over the problem number six shirt. Whilst Ayresey tries hard - too hard sometimes - he lacks the incision that will capitalise on Watson's quality. Watch this space for progress, I guess.

It's be good to see more than the usual handful of Hornets fans at Workington. I know it's a long way, but it really does give the lads a lift to know that they're not up there on their own. So come on, make a day of it. Put three mates in the car and go and watch Hornets win. We'll be stood on the main stand side to the right of the tunnel - so come and stand with us and we'll try and make a bit of noise.

You know it makes sense - see you there.