BANGOR boss Lee Feeney insists there is no danger of the Seasiders underestimating struggling Newry City in the Playr-Fit Championship’s Friday night lights clash at the Showgrounds (7.45pm).
The north Down outfit are nine points clear at the top and looking good for a return to the top flight for the first time since 2009, while Newry are in a relegation battle after dropping down from the Sports Direct Premiership at the end of last season.
But former Rangers and Linfield star Feeney warned: “There’s still a long way to go. We’ll keep our feet on the ground.
“We are feeling good about ourselves but we know you have to work very hard to get anything in this league.
“We would love to get into the top flight and challenge and compete. Just a few years ago we were in the Ballymena League. It would be a great achievement if we can get there.
“We are going to have to do a lot of work off and on the pitch.
“Success isn’t all about money, it’s about being clever as well. We keep an eye on players in the lower leagues.”
Saturday’s match of the day sees second-placed Limavady – Irish Cup conquerors of champions Larne – hosting fourth-placed Dundela, who although 11 points adrift of Bangor do have two matches in hand.
The Welders, in third, are at home to Ballinamallard; Ards and Armagh City clash at Clandeboye Park; Ballyclare Comrades welcome Institute; and Newington host Annagh United at Larne’s Inver Park. All Saturday’s matches kick off at 3pm.