Clewlow should be fit for 'huge game'
Published: 00:00, 24 April 2003
Updated: 13:33, 24 April 2003
CANTERBURY hockey club captain Mel Clewlow is ready to shrug off fears about her fitness to lead her team's challenge in the Women’s National League play-offs this weekend
Clewlow was forced to miss England’s three Test matches against Wales last weekend after being laid low by a balance problem but says she fully expects to be fit for the play-off semi-final against Ipswich at Polo Farm on Saturday starting at noon.
Clewlow revealed that the balance problem had come to light before the HA Cup final a fortnight ago, and then became considerably worse.
She said: “I’ve got an imbalance in my ears and they think it goes back to when I broke my nose 18 months ago. Apparently the fluids aren’t draining properly which is causing problems with my sinuses.
“Basically I feel as I would after a really good night out, but without having any of the fun that goes with it!”
Clewlow says she is determined to play against Ipswich in a game she describes as a massive one for the club.
The winners face the losers of the Slough versus Olton and West Warwicks clash for a place in the final and the right combination of results could offer Canterbury a route into Europe.
Clewlow added: “It’s a huge game because the winner takes all. There will be no second chance for the losers."
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