The Isle of Man Football squad will be staying together in a hotel tonight ahead of tomorrow afternoon's National League Systems Cup semi-final against Midland Combination at The Bowl.
It's a deliberate move to recreate the feeling of an away fixture, as this is the first home game for the Manx side in over three years.
Manager Kevin Manning is expecting a tough encounter, and with all league matches postponed, is appealing for a big turn-out of supporters:-
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