The Kingfishers' promotion hopes are hanging by a gossamer thread as they prepare for a game tonight (Wedesday 27th April, kick off 6.15pm) against Risca United in what is now a must win game.A single point from the last two games has severely dented the Town's hopes but they still lie just one point off top spot as others around them passed up opportunities to surge ahead.Last Wednesday (20th April), the Kingfishers' attempt to claim top spot in the third division was foiled by an organised Tredegar side who used all of their wily charms and game craft to take a point from the Sports Ground and do their own relegation fight the power of good.A goalless first half once again saw a number of chances float and flash across and over the visiting goal and the tension was palpable around the ground and translated onto the pitch as again passes went astray from short and long distances with no real pressure.Veteran Tredegar defender Andrew York pretty much dealt with anything coming his way and must have enjoyed his country walk while his side, a mix of wiser heads and Valleys enthusiasm, again belied their place in the table with some grit and not a little skill.That said, Holder wasn't really troubled in the Town goal and a couple of full blooded penalty appeals were turned down because in truth the claims were dubious at best.
For full report see Beacon 27/04/11.