Doswell: Sutton will not fear County (From Your Local Guardian)

Doswell: Sutton will not fear County

3:52pm Monday 14th November 2011 in Sutton United By Stuart Amos

Sutton United boss Paul Doswell has insisted his men will not fear League One Notts County when the two teams face-off in the FA Cup next month.

United caused a cup shock in beating Kettering Town 1-0 at Gander Green Lane on Saturday to reach the second round of the competition.

Striker Craig Watkins netted the goal that bagged the club an extra £18,000 in prize money to add to the £25,000 they have collected thus far.

And they could see another £72,000 added to the pot should the game be selected to be televised live.

Sutton, who have now reached the first round proper in three of the last four seasons, last played the Magpies in the FA Cup in 2008 when they lost 1-0 in the first round at Gander Green Lane.

And the United boss, whose side is currently riding high in the Blue Square South, believes his men are much better placed to cause un upset this time around.

"It is more than a decent draw for us. There is great history between the two clubs and we are at home," he said.

"This is an absolute no lose situation for us and we are going to give it a real go.

"No one expects us to win and they are fifth in their league at the moment. It isn't a great chance, but we have a chance.

"There is nothing to fear in football terms. They have no one like Lionel Messi or Xabi Alonso in their team. On any given day, six or seven of my players could play for a League One team and not look out of place.

"I would take a replay, but we will go all out to win."