BASEMENT side Porthmadog, facing a critical series of matches against sides near them in the table, make a first visit to Neath Athletic today determined for revenge.

They lost 2-0 at home when managed by Clayton Blackmore – ironically Neath-born – to provide the worst possible start to the season.

Current team boss, Viv Williams, said: “I was not around at the time, but I understand Neath are a good workmanlike side with some experienced players, including from Football League backgrounds.

“To get anything there, we will have to work hard for 90 minutes and be committed and disciplined.

“We have seven vital games coming up against teams close to us and, while we might well take points off each other, our aim is to start booking points sooner rather than later.”

Left-back Mike Foster, missing for a month because of a hamstring injury, benefited from a full run out with the club’s reserves in a 15-0 frolic against Cemaes Bay in the Gwynedd League.

Williams said: “Mike has not had any after-effects and will be in contention, along with the others.”

But midfielder Danny Hughes is sidelined by a knee problem and the availability of some others is doubtful.