Wright may lead from the front in Steelmen's showdown

Corby Town boss Tommy Wright is considering playing a part on the pitch this weekend

The Corby manager has named himself on the bench for the last two matches but played no part on the pitch in the 0-0 draw at Tamworth and last weekend’s poor 3-0 loss at AFC Telford United.

With the Steelmen’s future in the Vanarama National League North now hanging by a thread, it could be a case of drastic measures for a drastic situation.

As the Corby boss observed, he hasn’t started a match since the end of 2014.

But he did play a key role as a substitute in the latter stages of last season’s glorious Southern League title success, not least setting up the goal that sealed it, which was scored by Spencer Weir-Daley in that unforgettable 3-2 victory at Poole Town almost a year ago.

Saturday’s clash at Steel Park is a must-win for both clubs and Wright, who is staying on to lead the fight after considering his position after last weekend’s loss, insists that if he does play a part, he will show the fight that is required.

“I probably haven’t got it in my legs to be honest, I haven’t started a game since September or October in 2014,” he said.

“But I know that if I start the game I will give it everything I have got and if the other lads do the same then we will still have a chance.

“It would be a sad state of affairs if I do have to come in and start a game for the first time in 18 months or so.

“But I wear my heart on my sleeve.

“This club is in my blood now.

“I care about it, I care about my job and I care about my bosses because there are some great people behind the scenes.

“We will have a look at it. If I think that me starting the game will help then that’s what we will do.”

The Steelmen will be without Anton Brown who serves the second of a three-match ban while Massiah McDonald begins a two-match suspension.

But they have added to their squad after signing Notts County defender Taylor McKenzie on loan for the rest of the season.

The 21-year-old, who also had a spell with Gainsborough Trinity, will be available to make his debut on Saturday.